Information about #252737 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#252737 falls into the Blue Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(37, 39, 55) — 14.5% red, 15.3% green, 21.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 7 / 6 / 0 / 78. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #252737 reads as a gently muted classic blue and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Ebony Clay (#26283B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Midnight Express (#21263A) and Indian Ink (#232732).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(37, 39, 55)), which gives #252737 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#252737 color variations

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#252737 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 #252737

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

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Blue Night color link
Blue Night

#1F263B

Haiti color link
Haiti

#2C2A35

Tornado color link
Tornado

#272D3C

Allegro color link
Allegro

#242E3B

#252737 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#252737
  • RGB37, 39, 55
  • CMYK7, 6, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(37, 39, 55)
  • HSL233°, 20%, 18%
  • HSL Precise233.333°, 19.565%, 18.039%
  • HSV233°, 33%, 22%
  • HSB233°, 33%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.145, 0.153, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.145, 0.153, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.145, 0.153, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID252737
  • DECIMAL ID2434871
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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