#253c48 - Tarawera color

A deep, muted teal-blue leaning toward slate and charcoal, this color feels cool, calm, and introspective. Its dark blue base with subtle green undertones evokes storm-tossed waters and shadowed pine forests at dusk. It reads sophisticated and grounded, suitable for elegant branding, atmospheric interiors, or restrained web backgrounds. Paired with warm metallics or soft creams, it gains contrast and richness, while light typographic accents ensure readability. Overall it suggests stability, professionalism, and quiet depth.

color #253c48

#253c48 color RGB value is 37, 60, 72, and the CMYK value is 0.486, 0.167, 0.00, 0.718. Alternative names for that color are: tarawera, black, darkslategray, elephant, outer space, indigo, darkslategrey.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
37, 60, 72
rgb(37, 60, 72)
CMYK
0.486, 0.167, 0.00, 0.718
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sRGB
0.145, 0.235, 0.282
rgb(14.5% 23.5% 28.2%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.191, 0.245, 0.287
color(a98-rgb 0.191 0.245 0.287)
HCT
232, 17.9, 24.0
color(--hct 232 12.4% 24%)
HSL
201, 32.1, 21.4
hsl(201 32.1% 21.4%)
HSV
201, 48.6, 28.2
color(--hsv 201 48.6% 28.2%)
HWB
201, 14.5, 71.8
hwb(201 14.5% 71.8%)
Lab
23.8, -6.48, -10.4
lab(23.8 -6.48 -10.4)
P3
0.165, 0.233, 0.278
color(display-p3 0.165 0.233 0.278)
XYZ D50
0.0347, 0.0404, 0.0509
color(xyz-d50 0.035 0.04 0.051)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#253c48
RGB:37 60 72
HSL:200.57deg 32.11% 21.37%
HEX:#483125
RGB:72 49 37
HSL:20.57deg 32.11% 21.37%

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