#1C252F Hex Color
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The hex code #1c252f is a dark, muted blue with a cool, ashy cast and low-saturation, matte finish. Its inky depth feels serious, controlled, and dependable, making it effective for UI backgrounds, security or finance branding, and moody layouts. Use it as a dominant base with warm off-white or burgundy accents. White text reaches about 15.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #1c252f
What is #1c252f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c252f is rgb(28, 37, 47), in HSL hsl(212, 25%, 15%) and in CMYK 40%, 21%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #1c252f?
#1c252f pairs well with warm off-white, muted burgundy, and soft brass because their warmth lifts its cool, ashy depth without making the palette feel bright or playful, especially in serious interfaces and editorial branding.
Is #1c252f readable on white or black?
#1c252f has a 15.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.