Very Dark Dusty Cobalt is a dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #252837, which equals rgb(37, 40, 55) in RGB and hsl(230, 20%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C33 M27 Y0 K78, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#252837 - RGB
37, 40, 55 - HSL
230°, 20%, 18% - CMYK
33, 27, 0, 78 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, muted
About Very Dark Dusty Cobalt
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.61:1. Its complementary color is #373425.
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Very Dark Dusty Cobalt color codes
| HEX | #252837 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(37, 40, 55) |
| HSL | hsl(230, 20%, 18%) |
| HSV | 230°, 33%, 22% |
| CMYK | 33%, 27%, 0%, 78% |
| Decimal | 2435127 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Dusty Cobalt
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBDBDE - 100
#B6B7BC - 200
#92949B - 300
#6E707A - 400
#494C58 - 500
#252837 - 600
#1F212E - 700
#191B25 - 800
#13141C - 900
#0C0D12 - 950
#060709
Color harmonies for Very Dark Dusty Cobalt
- Complementary
#373425≈ Very Dark Dusty Marigold - Analogous −30°
#253137≈ Very Dark Dusty Capri - Analogous +30°
#2B2537≈ Very Dark Dusty Iris - Triadic +120°
#372528≈ Very Dark Dusty Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#283725≈ Very Dark Dusty Shamrock - Split 150°
#372B25≈ Very Dark Dusty Cinnabar - Split 210°
#313725≈ Very Dark Dusty Spring Bud
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Dusty Cobalt
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Dusty Cobalt | Aa | 14.61:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Dusty Cobalt | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Dusty Cobalt
background-color: #252837;color: #252837;background-color: rgb(37, 40, 55);background-color: hsl(230, 20%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-dusty-cobalt: #252837; }class="bg-[#252837]"Colors similar to Very Dark Dusty Cobalt
- Very Dark Dusty Royal
#252737 - Very Dark Dusty Sapphire
#252A37 - Very Dark Dusty Blue
#252537 - Very Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#272537 - Very Dark Dusty Indigo
#282537 - Very Dark Dusty Cornflower
#252C37 - Very Dark Dusty Iris
#2A2537 - Very Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#2C2537 - Very Dark Dusty Cerulean
#252E37 - Very Dark Dusty Violet
#2E2537 - Very Dark Dusty Azure
#253037 - Very Dark Dusty Amethyst
#302537
More blue shades
- Muted Cobalt
#4D61B2 - Medium Light Muted Cobalt
#697ABF - Light Muted Cobalt
#8693CB - Pale Muted Cobalt
#A2ADD7 - Very Pale Muted Cobalt
#BFC6E3 - Palest Muted Cobalt
#DBDFF0 - Dark Dusty Cobalt
#353A50 - Deep Dusty Cobalt
#454C68 - Medium Dark Dusty Cobalt
#565E81 - Dusty Cobalt
#667099 - Medium Light Dusty Cobalt
#7E87A9
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Cobalt?
The HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Cobalt is #252837.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Dusty Cobalt?
Very Dark Dusty Cobalt has an RGB value of 37, 40, 55 (rgb(37, 40, 55)). In HSL it is 230°, 20%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Dusty Cobalt?
Use white text on Very Dark Dusty Cobalt. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.61:1 and black text has 1.44:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Dusty Cobalt?
The complementary color of Very Dark Dusty Cobalt is #373425. Analogous colors #253137 and #2B2537 also pair well.