#250995 Hex Color

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This intense indigo carries a serious weight, making it effective for building authority in corporate branding or night-themed interfaces. Because the color is quite dark, white text provides excellent readability against this background. The hex code for this shade is #250995. Pair it with soft gold or cream accents to prevent the design from feeling too gloomy.

Questions about #250995

What is #250995 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #250995 is rgb(37, 9, 149), in HSL hsl(252, 89%, 31%) and in CMYK 75%, 94%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair best with #250995 for a balanced design?
This deep indigo benefits from lighter, warmer accents to prevent a heavy or gloomy feel. Try pairing it with cream or gold for high contrast and elegance, or use a soft silver to maintain a modern, tech-focused aesthetic.
Is #250995 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
While #250995 is an excellent background choice for dark-mode designs, it is generally too dark for body text unless used in very large, bold headlines. Always prioritize white or very light text to ensure high readability and visual clarity.
Is #250995 readable on white or black?
#250995 has a 13.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.