Information about #254E4E color

#254E4E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #254E4E is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(37, 78, 78) — 14.5% red, 30.6% green, 30.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 16 / 0 / 0 / 69. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly balanced cyan, #254E4E carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Beatnik (#1F4F54). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F) and Push Play (#21584C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(37, 78, 78)), which gives #254E4E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #254E4E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#254E4E color variations

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#254E4E 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #254E4E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Beatnik color link
Beatnik

#1F4F54

Push Play color link
Push Play

#21584C

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Arapawa color link
Arapawa

#274A5D

#254E4E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#254E4E
  • RGB37, 78, 78
  • CMYK16, 0, 0, 69
  • HSL180°, 36%, 23%
  • HSL Precise180°, 35.652%, 22.549%
  • HSV180°, 53%, 31%
  • HSB180°, 53%, 31%
  • HEX ID254E4E
  • DECIMAL ID2444878
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
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