#1D252F Hex Color
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#1d252f is a dark, muted blue with strong gray undertones, giving it an ashy, almost black appearance. Its low lightness creates a serious, controlled mood for dark-mode interfaces, finance branding, and security-focused designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 15.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #1d252f.
Questions about #1d252f
What is #1d252f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d252f is rgb(29, 37, 47), in HSL hsl(213, 24%, 15%) and in CMYK 38%, 21%, 0%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1d252f?
#1d252f pairs well with white, pale blue, muted teal, and warm off-white accents because its cool, gray undertones create a steady base. These lighter companions bring clarity and lift while preserving its restrained, professional mood.
Does #1d252f read as warm or cool?
#1d252f reads as cool because its blue base is subdued by strong gray undertones, while its near-black value gives layouts a serious, controlled feel suited to dark interfaces, finance tools, and security-oriented products.
Is #1d252f readable on white or black?
#1d252f has a 15.46:1 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.