Information about #253233 color

#253233 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #253233 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(37, 50, 51) (14.5% red, 19.6% green, 20% blue), or CMYK 5 / 0 / 0 / 80 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #253233 reads as a calm, restrained water-like cyan 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 Raglan (#293331). Nearby in the Register you will also find Traccia (#2A3335) and Dark Knight (#232D36).

In RGB terms — rgb(37, 50, 51) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 13.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:80), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #253233 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#253233 color variations

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

#253233 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 #253233

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

Raglan color link
Raglan

#293331

Traccia color link
Traccia

#2A3335

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

Woodsmoke color link
Woodsmoke

#2B3230

Ivy Green color link
Ivy Green

#23352D

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Foundry color link
Foundry

#2C2E32

Holly color link
Holly

#25342B

Bunker color link
Bunker

#292C2F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#253233
  • RGB37, 50, 51
  • CMYK5, 0, 0, 80
  • CSSrgb(37, 50, 51)
  • HSL184°, 16%, 17%
  • HSL Precise184.286°, 15.909%, 17.255%
  • HSV184°, 27%, 20%
  • HSB184°, 27%, 20%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.200
  • GLSLvec3(0.145, 0.196, 0.200)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.145, 0.196, 0.200, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.145, 0.196, 0.200)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID253233
  • DECIMAL ID2437683
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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