Information about #251A37 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #251A37 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(37, 26, 55) — 14.5% red, 10.2% green, 21.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 7 / 11 / 0 / 78. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #251A37 reads as a moderately toned twilight violet and leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Montana (#291E30). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Blackcurrant (#2E183B) and Bleached Cedar (#2C2133).

The recipe behind #251A37 is rgb(37, 26, 55), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #251A37: 16.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #251A37 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#251A37 color variations

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#251A37 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #251A37

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Nite Life color link
Nite Life

#1D2134

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Blue Night color link
Blue Night

#1F263B

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Surfs Up color link
Surfs Up

#1F2142

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

#251A37 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#251A37
  • RGB37, 26, 55
  • CMYK7, 11, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(37, 26, 55)
  • HSL263°, 36%, 16%
  • HSL Precise262.759°, 35.802%, 15.882%
  • HSV263°, 53%, 22%
  • HSB263°, 53%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.145, 0.102, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.145, 0.102, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.145, 0.102, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID251A37
  • DECIMAL ID2431543
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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