#256379

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #256379?

RGB(37, 99, 121), HSL(195.7, 53.2%, 31.0%), CMYK(69.4%, 18.2%, 0.0%, 52.5%).

Q: Does #256379 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.69:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#256379 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 37, 99, 121, in HSL 195.7°, 53.2%, 31.0%, and in CMYK 69.4%, 18.2%, 0.0%, 52.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 5025 Pearl Gentian Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#256379

RGB

37, 99, 121

HSL

195.7, 53.2%, 31.0%

HSV

195.7, 69.4%, 47.5%

CMYK

69.4%, 18.2%, 0.0%, 52.5%

OKLCH

0.4697 0.0717 225.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 5025 Pearl Gentian Blue

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.