Very Dark Dusty Cyan is a dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #253737, which equals rgb(37, 55, 55) in RGB and hsl(180, 20%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C33 M0 Y0 K78, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#253737 - RGB
37, 55, 55 - HSL
180°, 20%, 18% - CMYK
33, 0, 0, 78 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, muted
About Very Dark Dusty Cyan
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 12.50:1. Its complementary color is #372525.
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Very Dark Dusty Cyan color codes
| HEX | #253737 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(37, 55, 55) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 20%, 18%) |
| HSV | 180°, 33%, 22% |
| CMYK | 33%, 0%, 0%, 78% |
| Decimal | 2438967 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Dusty Cyan
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBDEDE - 100
#B6BCBC - 200
#929B9B - 300
#6E7A7A - 400
#495858 - 500
#253737 - 600
#1F2E2E - 700
#192525 - 800
#131C1C - 900
#0C1212 - 950
#060909
Color harmonies for Very Dark Dusty Cyan
- Complementary
#372525≈ Very Dark Dusty Cardinal - Analogous −30°
#25372E≈ Very Dark Dusty Malachite - Analogous +30°
#252E37≈ Very Dark Dusty Azure - Triadic +120°
#372537≈ Very Dark Dusty Orchid - Triadic +240°
#373725≈ Very Dark Dusty Citron - Split 150°
#37252E≈ Very Dark Dusty Rose - Split 210°
#372E25≈ Very Dark Dusty Persimmon
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Dusty Cyan
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Dusty Cyan | Aa | 12.50:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Dusty Cyan | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Dusty Cyan
background-color: #253737;color: #253737;background-color: rgb(37, 55, 55);background-color: hsl(180, 20%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-dusty-cyan: #253737; }class="bg-[#253737]"Colors similar to Very Dark Dusty Cyan
- Very Dark Dusty Teal
#253735 - Very Dark Dusty Lagoon
#253537 - Very Dark Dusty Turquoise
#253733 - Very Dark Dusty Peacock
#253337 - Very Dark Dusty Aquamarine
#253732 - Very Dark Dusty Capri
#253237 - Very Dark Dusty Seafoam
#253730 - Very Dark Dusty Azure
#253037 - Very Dark Dusty Mint
#25372E - Cool Gray 20
#2E3238 - Very Dark Dusty Cerulean
#252E37 - Very Dark Dusty Malachite
#25372C
More blue shades
- Muted Cyan
#4DB2B2 - Medium Light Muted Cyan
#69BFBF - Light Muted Cyan
#86CBCB - Pale Muted Cyan
#A2D7D7 - Very Pale Muted Cyan
#BFE3E3 - Palest Muted Cyan
#DBF0F0 - Dark Dusty Cyan
#355050 - Deep Dusty Cyan
#456868 - Medium Dark Dusty Cyan
#568181 - Dusty Cyan
#669999 - Medium Light Dusty Cyan
#7EA9A9
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Cyan?
The HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Cyan is #253737.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Dusty Cyan?
Very Dark Dusty Cyan has an RGB value of 37, 55, 55 (rgb(37, 55, 55)). In HSL it is 180°, 20%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Dusty Cyan?
Use white text on Very Dark Dusty Cyan. White text has a contrast ratio of 12.50:1 and black text has 1.68:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Dusty Cyan?
The complementary color of Very Dark Dusty Cyan is #372525. Analogous colors #25372E and #252E37 also pair well.