#25002E Hex Color
Deep violet with a shadowed edge
Reach for dark purple when a dark mode layout needs depth without going black. #25002e is a very dark, unsaturated shade of purple with a cool violet undertone. The hex code works well as a dominant base in luxury or gaming palettes, and white text on it reaches about 18.8:1 contrast, easily clearing WCAG AA. Pair it with muted gold to lift the mood.
Questions about #25002e
What is #25002e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25002e is rgb(37, 0, 46), in HSL hsl(288, 100%, 9%) and in CMYK 20%, 100%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #25002e?
Muted gold and dusty mauve both flatter #25002e, adding warmth to its dark violet base. For sharper contrast, a desaturated sage or warm terracotta accent keeps the palette from feeling flat.
Is #25002e readable on white or black?
#25002e has a 18.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.