Information about Nile Blue color

#253F4E - Nile Blue color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #253F4E, known as "Nile Blue", is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(37, 63, 78) (14.5% red, 24.7% green, 30.6% blue), or CMYK 16 / 6 / 0 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#253F4E is a softly balanced azure that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tarawera (#253C48). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Blue Grey (#1F3B4D) and Japanese Indigo (#264348).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(37, 63, 78)), which gives #253F4E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Nile Blue" in the Register.

Nile Blue color variations

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

Nile Blue color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Nile Blue

#253F4E
#3E6B85

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#5E94B3

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#94B7CC

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#C9DBE5

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White

#FFFFFF

Nile Blue color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Nile Blue

#253F4E
#1E333F

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#16262F

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#0F191F

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#070C0F

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Black

#000000

Nile Blue color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Nile Blue

#253F4E
#334D5D

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#435B68

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#556772

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#697379

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Grey

#808080

Nile Blue color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#3D254F

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#2C254F

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#252F4F

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Nile Blue

#253F4E
#254F4E

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#254F3D

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#254F2C

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Nile Blue 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
#253F4E
Nile Blue

#253F4E

#503526
#503526

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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
#253F4E
Nile Blue

#253F4E

#504A26
#504A26

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#50262B
#50262B

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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
#262B50
#262B50

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#253F4E
Nile Blue

#253F4E

#26504A
#26504A

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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
#253F4E
Nile Blue

#253F4E

#502640
#502640

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#405026
#405026

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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
#253F4E
Nile Blue

#253F4E

#352650
#352650

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#503526
#503526

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#405026
#405026

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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
#253F4E
Nile Blue

#253F4E

#4A2650
#4A2650

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#503526
#503526

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#2B5026
#2B5026

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Nearest named colors to Nile Blue

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

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Dark Blue Grey color link
Dark Blue Grey

#1F3B4D

Japanese Indigo color link
Japanese Indigo

#264348

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Ares blue color link
Ares blue

#2D4255

Regal Blue color link
Regal Blue

#203F58

Dark Azure color link
Dark Azure

#274059

Charcoal Blue color link
Charcoal Blue

#2D4256

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Dark Cobalt Blue color link
Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59

Blue Clouds color link
Blue Clouds

#273C5A

Nile Blue color backgrounds & wallpapers

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

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#253F4E - Nile Blue color image Nile Blue color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#253F4E
  • RGB37, 63, 78
  • CMYK16, 6, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(37, 63, 78)
  • HSL202°, 36%, 23%
  • HSL Precise201.951°, 35.652%, 22.549%
  • HSV202°, 53%, 31%
  • HSB202°, 53%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.145, 0.247, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.145, 0.247, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.145, 0.247, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID253F4E
  • DECIMAL ID2441038
  • Name Length9
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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