#17252E Hex Color
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This dark, muted blue leans heavily toward charcoal with a distinct ashy undertone. It provides a serious, grounded base for professional tech or finance interfaces. Because it offers high contrast with white text, it works well as a primary background color for modern dark mode designs. The hex code for this shade is #17252e.
Questions about #17252e
What is #17252e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17252e is rgb(23, 37, 46), in HSL hsl(203, 33%, 14%) and in CMYK 50%, 20%, 0%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What makes #17252e effective for dark mode design?
The dark, ashy nature of #17252e reduces eye strain while maintaining a sophisticated, professional appearance. Because it is darker than standard navy, it provides a stronger, more neutral base that allows white or light text to stand out clearly.
Which accent colors complement the neutrality of #17252e?
This shade pairs well with soft sage or muted terracotta to add warmth without disrupting its grounded feel. Using high-saturation accents can create a striking contrast, while cool greys will maintain a monochromatic, strictly business aesthetic for your project.
Is #17252e readable on white or black?
#17252e has a 15.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.