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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#255D8E — Denim
#255D8E is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #255D8E
- f3f8fc
- cee1f2
- a8cbe9
- 83b4df
- 5e9ed5
- 3887cc
- 2c6fa9
- 225684
- 183e5f
- 0f263a
- 050d14
Color schemes using #255D8E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#255D8E FAQ
What color is #255D8E?
#255D8E is a shade of denim in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 59% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #255D8E?
#255D8E is rgb(37, 93, 142) in RGB, hsl(208, 59%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 35%, 0%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #255D8E?
White text on this background reaches 6.92:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.04:1.
What colors go well with #255D8E?
Its direct complement is #8E5625. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8E2528 and #8E8A25 gives you contrast without the vibration.