Information about #252736 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #252736 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(37, 39, 54) (14.5% red, 15.3% green, 21.2% blue), or CMYK 7 / 6 / 0 / 79 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #252736 reads as a calm, restrained deep-sea blue and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Indian Ink (#232732). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ebony Clay (#26283B) and Midnight Express (#21263A).

The recipe behind #252736 is rgb(37, 39, 54), with blue as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 14.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:79), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #252736 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#252736 color variations

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#252736 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 #252736

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

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Haiti color link
Haiti

#2C2A35

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Blue Night color link
Blue Night

#1F263B

Jaguar color link
Jaguar

#29292F

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#252736
  • RGB37, 39, 54
  • CMYK7, 6, 0, 79
  • CSSrgb(37, 39, 54)
  • HSL233°, 19%, 18%
  • HSL Precise232.941°, 18.681%, 17.843%
  • HSV233°, 31%, 21%
  • HSB233°, 31%, 21%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.145, 0.153, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.145, 0.153, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.145, 0.153, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID252736
  • DECIMAL ID2434870
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01