Very Dark Dusty Blue is a dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #252537, which equals rgb(37, 37, 55) in RGB and hsl(240, 20%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C33 M33 Y0 K78, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#252537 - RGB
37, 37, 55 - HSL
240°, 20%, 18% - CMYK
33, 33, 0, 78 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, muted
About Very Dark Dusty Blue
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 15.02:1. Its complementary color is #373725.
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Very Dark Dusty Blue color codes
| HEX | #252537 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(37, 37, 55) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 20%, 18%) |
| HSV | 240°, 33%, 22% |
| CMYK | 33%, 33%, 0%, 78% |
| Decimal | 2434359 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Dusty Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBDBDE - 100
#B6B6BC - 200
#92929B - 300
#6E6E7A - 400
#494958 - 500
#252537 - 600
#1F1F2E - 700
#191925 - 800
#13131C - 900
#0C0C12 - 950
#060609
Color harmonies for Very Dark Dusty Blue
- Complementary
#373725≈ Very Dark Dusty Citron - Analogous −30°
#252E37≈ Very Dark Dusty Azure - Analogous +30°
#2E2537≈ Very Dark Dusty Periwinkle - Triadic +120°
#372525≈ Very Dark Dusty Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#253725≈ Very Dark Dusty Shamrock - Split 150°
#372E25≈ Very Dark Dusty Persimmon - Split 210°
#2E3725≈ Very Dark Dusty Fern
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Dusty Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Dusty Blue | Aa | 15.02:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Dusty Blue | Aa | 1.40:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Dusty Blue
background-color: #252537;color: #252537;background-color: rgb(37, 37, 55);background-color: hsl(240, 20%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-dusty-blue: #252537; }class="bg-[#252537]"Colors similar to Very Dark Dusty Blue
- Very Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#272537 - Very Dark Dusty Royal
#252737 - Very Dark Dusty Indigo
#282537 - Very Dark Dusty Cobalt
#252837 - Very Dark Dusty Iris
#2A2537 - Very Dark Dusty Sapphire
#252A37 - Very Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#2C2537 - Very Dark Dusty Violet
#2E2537 - Very Dark Dusty Cornflower
#252C37 - Very Dark Dusty Amethyst
#302537 - Very Dark Dusty Cerulean
#252E37 - Very Dark Dusty Grape
#322537
More blue shades
- Muted Blue
#4D4DB2 - Medium Light Muted Blue
#6969BF - Light Muted Blue
#8686CB - Pale Muted Blue
#A2A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Blue
#BFBFE3 - Palest Muted Blue
#DBDBF0 - Dark Dusty Blue
#353550 - Deep Dusty Blue
#454568 - Medium Dark Dusty Blue
#565681 - Dusty Blue
#666699 - Medium Light Dusty Blue
#7E7EA9
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Blue?
The HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Blue is #252537.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Dusty Blue?
Very Dark Dusty Blue has an RGB value of 37, 37, 55 (rgb(37, 37, 55)). In HSL it is 240°, 20%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Dusty Blue?
Use white text on Very Dark Dusty Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 15.02:1 and black text has 1.40:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Dusty Blue?
The complementary color of Very Dark Dusty Blue is #373725. Analogous colors #252E37 and #2E2537 also pair well.