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#255FB0 color code is #255FB0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #255fb0.

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#255FB0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #255FB0 is 0.1171. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.28:1 against white and 3.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#255FB0 on white6.28:1AA
The quick brown fox
#255FB0 on black3.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #255FB06.28:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #255FB03.34:1AA Large

#255FB0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #255FB0?+
The hex code for #255FB0 is #255FB0. In RGB it's rgb(37, 95, 176), and in HSL it's hsl(215, 65%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #255FB0?+
#255FB0 in RGB is (37, 95, 176). Written in CSS: rgb(37, 95, 176).
What is the CMYK value of #255FB0?+
#255FB0 converts to CMYK(79%, 46%, 0%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #255FB0.
Is #255fb0 a warm or cool color?+
#255FB0 (#255FB0) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #255fb0 belong to?+
#255FB0 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 215°, 65%, 42% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #255fb0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#255FB0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.28:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #255fb0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #255FB0 (#255FB0) is 3305 C Deep Sky, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #255FB0 in design

Practical guidance for using #255fb0 (#255FB0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #255FB0 (#255FB0) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #255fb0 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #255FB0 (#255FB0) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#255FB0 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#255FB0 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.