Information about Java color

#259797 - Java color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #259797, known as "Java", is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(37, 151, 151) (14.5% red, 59.2% green, 59.2% blue), or CMYK 45 / 0 / 0 / 41 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #259797 reads as a vivid, lively cyan and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Celeritas (#299792). Nearby in the Register you will also find Scooter (#308EA0) and Retreat (#39909B).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(37, 151, 151)), which gives #259797 its character. If you plan to put text on a #259797 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. The name "Java" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Java color variations

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

Java color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Java

#259797
#31CBCB

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#63D9D9

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#97E5E5

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#CBF2F2

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White

#FFFFFF

Java color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Java

#259797
#1D7979

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#165B5B

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#0E3C3C

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#071E1E

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Black

#000000

Java color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Java

#259797
#339696

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#449292

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#568E8E

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#6A8787

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Grey

#808080

Java color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#3B2497

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#243B97

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#246997

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Java

#259797
#249769

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#24973B

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#3B9724

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Java 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
#259797
Java

#259797

#982525
#982525

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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
#259797
Java

#259797

#985E25
#985E25

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#98255E
#98255E

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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
#255E98
#255E98

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#259797
Java

#259797

#25985E
#25985E

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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
#259797
Java

#259797

#982598
#982598

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#989825
#989825

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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
#259797
Java

#259797

#252598
#252598

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#982525
#982525

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#989825
#989825

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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
#259797
Java

#259797

#5E2598
#5E2598

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#982525
#982525

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#5E9825
#5E9825

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Nearest named colors to Java

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Celeritas color link
Celeritas

#299792

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Jeepers Creepers color link
Jeepers Creepers

#29A98B

Sea color link
Sea

#3C9992

Aesthetic Teal color link
Aesthetic Teal

#0D9494

Jungle Green color link
Jungle Green

#29AB87

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

ChaosDragon color link
ChaosDragon

#139084

Zomp color link
Zomp

#39A78E

Boy Red color link
Boy Red

#0E9CA5

Gossamer color link
Gossamer

#399F86

Java color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#259797
  • RGB37, 151, 151
  • CMYK45, 0, 0, 41
  • CSSrgb(37, 151, 151)
  • HSL180°, 61%, 37%
  • HSL Precise180°, 60.638%, 36.863%
  • HSV180°, 75%, 59%
  • HSB180°, 75%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • GLSLvec3(0.145, 0.592, 0.592)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.145, 0.592, 0.592, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.145, 0.592, 0.592)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.2%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID259797
  • DECIMAL ID2463639
  • Name Length4
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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