#253c9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #253c9e is composed of 14.5% red, 23.5% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.6% cyan, 62% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 228.6 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 38.2%. #253c9e color hex could be obtained by blending #4a78ff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 15
    • G 24
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 62
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#253c9e color description : Dark blue.

#253c9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #253c9e has RGB values of R:37, G:60, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.62, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2440350.

Hex triplet 253c9e #253c9e
RGB Decimal 37, 60, 158 rgb(37,60,158)
RGB Percent 14.5, 23.5, 62 rgb(14.5%,23.5%,62%)
CMYK 77, 62, 0, 38
HSL 228.6°, 62.1, 38.2 hsl(228.6,62.1%,38.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 228.6°, 76.6, 62
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 29.646, 27.275, -55.74
XYZ 8.549, 6.093, 33.071
xyY 0.179, 0.128, 6.093
CIE-LCH 29.646, 62.055, 296.074
CIE-LUV 29.646, -10.073, -74.378
Hunter-Lab 24.684, 18.624, -62.157
Binary 00100101, 00111100, 10011110

Color Schemes with #253c9e

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Alternatives to #253c9e

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#253c9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #253c9e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#253c9e;}
.background {background-color:#253c9e;}
.border {border:1px solid #253c9e;}

Shades and Tints of #253c9e

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #04060f is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #253c9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #616162 is the less saturated color, while #0729bc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #253c9e is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #404040 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #3b3f53 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004d96 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005183 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00575c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0d4699 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0d498d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d4d74 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population