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#259372 color code is #259372. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #259372.

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#259372 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #259372 is 0.2248. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.82:1 against white and 5.50:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#259372 on white3.82:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#259372 on black5.50:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #2593723.82:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #2593725.50:1AA

#259372 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #259372?+
The hex code for #259372 is #259372. In RGB it's rgb(37, 147, 114), and in HSL it's hsl(162, 60%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #259372?+
#259372 in RGB is (37, 147, 114). Written in CSS: rgb(37, 147, 114).
What is the CMYK value of #259372?+
#259372 converts to CMYK(75%, 0%, 22%, 42%) for print. Hex equivalent is #259372.
Is #259372 a warm or cool color?+
#259372 (#259372) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 162° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #259372 belong to?+
#259372 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 162°, 60%, 36% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #259372 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#259372 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.82:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #259372?+
The nearest Pantone match for #259372 (#259372) is 4208 C Malachite Gem, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #259372 in design

Practical guidance for using #259372 (#259372) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#259372 (#259372) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #259372 (#259372) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal 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

#259372 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

#259372 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.

Brands that use #259372

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #259372 (#259372). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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