Color: #255C9C

#255C9C Color Information

#255C9C is a dark color. The closest websafe version is #255C9C. A complement of this color would be #9D6525, perceived brightness is 0.32, and the grayscale version is #616161.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 212°,a saturation of 62%, and a lightness of 38%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 212°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.

In a RGB color space, #255C9C is composed of 15% red, 36% green and 61% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76% cyan, 41% magenta, 0% yellow and 39% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 10.10, x: 0.2171, and y: 0.2265.

Color Code #255C9C

HEX
#255C9C
RGB
rgb(37, 92, 156)
HSL
hsl(212, 62%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(212, 76%, 61%)
CMYK
76%, 41%, 0%, 39%
XYZ
X: 9.68, Y: 10.10, Z: 24.81
Lab
L: 38.02, a: -0.42, b: -40.84
Name

Shades of Color #255C9C

Shades are created by darkening the original color #255C9C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.

Tints of Color #255C9C

Tints are created by lightening the original color #255C9C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.

About #255C9C Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 212°, a saturation of 62%, and a lightness of 38%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 212°, a saturation of 76%, and a value of 61%.

  • HEX: #255C9C
  • RGB: rgb(37, 92, 156)
  • HSL: hsl(212, 62%, 38%)
  • HSV: hsv(212, 76%, 61%)
  • CMYK: 76.00% cyan, 41.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 39.00% black
  • XYZ: 9.68, 10.10, 24.81
  • Yxy: 10.10, 0.2171, 0.2265
  • Hunter Lab: 38.02, -0.42, -40.84
  • CIE-Lab: 38.02, -0.42, -40.84

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 9.68, Y: 10.10, Z: 24.81. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 10.10, x: 0.2171, and y: 0.2265.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 38.02, a: -0.42, and b: -40.84. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 38.02, a: -0.42, and b: -40.84.

Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.

Triadic Colors of #255C9C

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #255C9C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

Analogous Colors of #255C9C

Analogous colors are adjacent to #255C9C on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

Monochromatic Colors of #255C9C

Monochromatic colors are variations of #255C9C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #255C9C

The complementary color of #255C9C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.

CSS Examples of #255C9C

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #255c9c;
}
/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(37, 92, 156);
}
/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(37, 92, 156, 0.5);
}
/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(212, 62%, 38%);
}
/* Text color */
p {
  color: #255c9c;
}
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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #255c9c;
}

HTML Examples of #255C9C

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #255c9c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(37, 92, 156); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(37, 92, 156, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(212, 62%, 38%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #255c9c;">This is a text example.</p>
Text Preview
<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #255c9c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

Related Colors of #255C9C

These colors are similar to #255C9C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.