darkslategray

#252840

Cool

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB37, 40, 64
CMYK42, 38, 0, 75
HSL233°, 27%, 20%
LAB17, 4, -16
Closest Library Match
slate-80098% Match

Readability

14.42On WhitePASS AA
1.45On BlackFAIL

For optimal readability, use White text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #252840

The hexadecimal color code #252840 is a very dark, muted shade of Blue (known as darkslategray). In the RGB color model, #252840 is comprised of 37 red, 40 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 233 degrees, a saturation of 27%, and a lightness of 20%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 488 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #252840.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind