Information about #252F52 color

#252F52 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #252F52 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(37, 47, 82) (14.5% red, 18.4% green, 32.2% blue), or CMYK 18 / 14 / 0 / 68 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#252F52 presents itself as a moderately toned classic blue — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lucky Point (#292D4F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Aviator (#2A3057) and Dark Phthalo Blue (#272D59).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(37, 47, 82)), which gives #252F52 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #252F52: 13.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #252F52 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#252F52 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#252F52 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#5C6FB5

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White

#FFFFFF

#252F52 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#1D2440

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#151B30

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Black

#000000

#252F52 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#323B5E

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Grey

#808080

#252F52 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#243F50

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#245050

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#24503E

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#252F52 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
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#514724
#514724

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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
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#445124
#445124

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#513124
#513124

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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
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#244451
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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
#252F52
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#51242E
#51242E

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#2E5124
#2E5124

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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#472451
#472451

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#514724
#514724

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#2E5124
#2E5124

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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#512444
#512444

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#514724
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#245131
#245131

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Nearest named colors to #252F52

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

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Dark Phthalo Blue color link
Dark Phthalo Blue

#272D59

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Dark Sapphire Blue color link
Dark Sapphire Blue

#273459

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Dark Cobalt Blue color link
Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59

#252F52 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#252F52
  • RGB37, 47, 82
  • CMYK18, 14, 0, 68
  • CSSrgb(37, 47, 82)
  • HSL227°, 38%, 23%
  • HSL Precise226.667°, 37.815%, 23.333%
  • HSV227°, 55%, 32%
  • HSB227°, 55%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • GLSLvec3(0.145, 0.184, 0.322)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.145, 0.184, 0.322, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.145, 0.184, 0.322)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.2%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID252F52
  • DECIMAL ID2436946
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers34 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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