Very Dark Dusty Sapphire is a dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #252A37, which equals rgb(37, 42, 55) in RGB and hsl(223, 20%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C33 M24 Y0 K78, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#252A37 - RGB
37, 42, 55 - HSL
223°, 20%, 18% - CMYK
33, 24, 0, 78 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, muted
About Very Dark Dusty Sapphire
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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.33:1. Its complementary color is #373225.
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Very Dark Dusty Sapphire color codes
| HEX | #252A37 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(37, 42, 55) |
| HSL | hsl(223, 20%, 18%) |
| HSV | 223°, 33%, 22% |
| CMYK | 33%, 24%, 0%, 78% |
| Decimal | 2435639 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Dusty Sapphire
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBDCDE - 100
#B6B8BC - 200
#92959B - 300
#6E717A - 400
#494E58 - 500
#252A37 - 600
#1F232E - 700
#191C25 - 800
#13151C - 900
#0C0E12 - 950
#060709
Color harmonies for Very Dark Dusty Sapphire
- Complementary
#373225≈ Very Dark Dusty Marigold - Analogous −30°
#253337≈ Very Dark Dusty Capri - Analogous +30°
#292537≈ Very Dark Dusty Indigo - Triadic +120°
#37252A≈ Very Dark Dusty Carmine - Triadic +240°
#2A3725≈ Very Dark Dusty Clover - Split 150°
#372925≈ Very Dark Dusty Vermilion - Split 210°
#333725≈ Very Dark Dusty Chartreuse
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Dusty Sapphire
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Dusty Sapphire | Aa | 14.33:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Dusty Sapphire | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Dusty Sapphire
background-color: #252A37;color: #252A37;background-color: rgb(37, 42, 55);background-color: hsl(223, 20%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-dusty-sapphire: #252A37; }class="bg-[#252A37]"Colors similar to Very Dark Dusty Sapphire
- Very Dark Dusty Cornflower
#252C37 - Very Dark Dusty Cobalt
#252837 - Very Dark Dusty Royal
#252737 - Very Dark Dusty Cerulean
#252E37 - Very Dark Dusty Blue
#252537 - Very Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#272537 - Very Dark Dusty Indigo
#282537 - Very Dark Dusty Azure
#253037 - Very Dark Dusty Iris
#2A2537 - Very Dark Dusty Periwinkle
#2C2537 - Very Dark Dusty Capri
#253237 - Very Dark Dusty Violet
#2E2537
More blue shades
- Muted Sapphire
#4D6BB2 - Medium Light Muted Sapphire
#6983BF - Light Muted Sapphire
#869ACB - Pale Muted Sapphire
#A2B2D7 - Very Pale Muted Sapphire
#BFCAE3 - Palest Muted Sapphire
#DBE1F0 - Dark Dusty Sapphire
#353D50 - Deep Dusty Sapphire
#455068 - Medium Dark Dusty Sapphire
#566381 - Dusty Sapphire
#667599 - Medium Light Dusty Sapphire
#7E8BA9
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Sapphire?
The HEX code for Very Dark Dusty Sapphire is #252A37.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Dusty Sapphire?
Very Dark Dusty Sapphire has an RGB value of 37, 42, 55 (rgb(37, 42, 55)). In HSL it is 223°, 20%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Dusty Sapphire?
Use white text on Very Dark Dusty Sapphire. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.33:1 and black text has 1.47:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Dusty Sapphire?
The complementary color of Very Dark Dusty Sapphire is #373225. Analogous colors #253337 and #292537 also pair well.