Information about #253B2C color

#253B2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #253B2C belongs to the Spring Green Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(37, 59, 44) (14.5% red, 23.1% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 9 / 0 / 6 / 77 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A gently muted spring green, #253B2C carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Kea (#283E2A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Palm Green (#20392C) and Ivy Green (#23352D).

In RGB terms — rgb(37, 59, 44) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #253B2C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:77), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #253B2C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#253B2C color variations

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#253B2C 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 #253B2C

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

Kea color link
Kea

#283E2A

Palm Green color link
Palm Green

#20392C

Ivy Green color link
Ivy Green

#23352D

Botanic color link
Botanic

#21402B

Holly color link
Holly

#25342B

Earthsong color link
Earthsong

#2A3E33

Nikau color link
Nikau

#2A4032

Icon color link
Icon

#2E382D

#253B2C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#253B2C
  • RGB37, 59, 44
  • CMYK9, 0, 6, 77
  • CSSrgb(37, 59, 44)
  • HSL139°, 23%, 19%
  • HSL Precise139.091°, 22.917%, 18.824%
  • HSV139°, 37%, 23%
  • HSB139°, 37%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.145, 0.231, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.145, 0.231, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.145, 0.231, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Spring Green
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID253B2C
  • DECIMAL ID2439980
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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