#250904 Hex Color
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Almost black, #250904 is a dusty red with burnt undertones that reads more like shadow than fire. The hex code works best as a dominant base for moody layouts, where white text hits an 18.8:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose accents to keep it from going muddy.
Questions about #250904
What is #250904 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #250904 is rgb(37, 9, 4), in HSL hsl(9, 80%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 89%, 85%.
What text color works on #250904?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 18.8:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for even small body text. Cream or pale gold type also reads clearly if you want softer contrast.
How should #250904 be used in a design palette?
Treat #250904 as a dominant base or a near-black alternative in a 60/30/10 split, not an accent. It holds depth in large blocks and dark mode layouts but loses character in small details.
What colors pair well with #250904?
Muted golds, dusty rose, and warm tans all lift this dark red without competing with it. Cool grays can work too, though they push the palette toward a heavier, more industrial mood.
Is #250904 readable on white or black?
#250904 has a 18.75:1 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.