#251C17 Hex Color
A grounded and deeply sophisticated near-black brown
This near-black brown feels gloomy, serious, and grounded. Because #251c17 is extremely dark and desaturated, it functions best as a sophisticated background rather than an accent. It offers excellent contrast for white typography, making it a reliable choice for high-end, moody interface designs. Pair this hex code with dusty metallics or muted creams to prevent the color from feeling too flat on your screen.
Questions about #251c17
What is #251c17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #251c17 is rgb(37, 28, 23), in HSL hsl(21, 23%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 38%, 85%.
How should I use #251c17 in UI design?
Use #251c17 as a rich, near-black alternative to standard black backgrounds to reduce eye strain while maintaining high contrast for white text. It works particularly well for luxury branding or minimalist dark-mode interfaces that require a grounded, serious aesthetic.
What colors pair well with #251c17?
Is #251c17 readable on white or black?
#251c17 has a 16.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.