Nile Blue Color – #253f4e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
By
Published on
The Nile Blue color hex code is #253f4e, and it is composed of 15% red, 25% green and 31% blue.
Nile Blue is a dark, muted, and cool color at 53% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 11.05:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Nile Blue color (#253f4e) against light backgrounds.

Nile Blue Color Shades
Complementary colors
Triadic colors
Tints or lighter colors
Darker colors
Analogous colors
Monochromatic colors
#253f4e
Nile Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Nile Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #253f4e |
| RGB | rgb(37,63,78) |
| HSL | hsl(202,35.7%,22.5%) |
| CMYK | 53, 19, 0, 69 |
| HSV | 202, 53, 31 |
| RGB % | 15, 25, 31 |
| XYZ | 3.9, 4.5, 7.9 |
| LAB | 25.3, -5.4, -12.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 53% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 11.05 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.9 (fails WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Nile Blue Color
#16b8f3

Zima Blue
#00308f

US Air Force Blue
#8093a4

Dusty Blue
#4169e1

Royal Blue
#dde0df

Barely Blue
#9bb3bc

Blue Shell
#cfe2ef

Weak Blue
#bedbed

Twin Blue









