#232525 Hex Color
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#232525 is a dark grey that sits just off black, with a faint cool undertone. Its deep lightness and near-zero saturation give it a serious, grounded feel. It works best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces and minimal layouts, and flatters muted warm accents like terracotta or amber, which keep it from turning flat. White text reads at about 15.4:1 contrast, so body copy stays accessible.
Questions about #232525
What is #232525 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232525 is rgb(35, 37, 37), in HSL hsl(180, 3%, 14%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 0%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #232525?
Muted warm accents like terracotta, amber, or dusty rose stop #232525 from feeling flat. Cool pastels work too when you want a calmer, moodier palette.
Is #232525 readable on white or black?
#232525 has a 15.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.