#251C26 Hex Color
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The hex code #251c26 is a very dark, muted purple with ashy violet undertones and an almost gray finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while its dusty chroma keeps it from feeling flashy. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, offering about 16.5:1 contrast, or pair it with tarnished gold accents.
Questions about #251c26
What is #251c26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #251c26 is rgb(37, 28, 38), in HSL hsl(294, 15%, 13%) and in CMYK 3%, 26%, 0%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #251c26?
Pair #251c26 with tarnished gold, muted mauve, or soft white for contrast; these warmer and lighter accents balance its ashy violet base without making the palette feel bright or playful.
Is #251c26 readable on white or black?
#251c26 has a 16.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.