#251D3A Hex Color
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#251d3a is a muted, desaturated purple with a heavy, inky quality. It functions well as a dark mode background because its low lightness provides excellent contrast for white text. Because this shade is so dark and serious, it can feel overwhelming if used too broadly. Pair it with soft, warm metallics like gold or brass to break up the gloom. The hex code for this color is #251d3a.
Questions about #251d3a
What is #251d3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #251d3a is rgb(37, 29, 58), in HSL hsl(257, 33%, 17%) and in CMYK 36%, 50%, 0%, 77%.
How can I effectively use #251d3a in a design project?
#251d3a works best as a primary dark mode background because its low lightness offers strong readability for white or light-toned typography. To avoid a gloomy aesthetic, balance this heavy, inky purple with warm metallic accents like gold or brass.
What colors pair well with #251d3a?
Is #251d3a readable on white or black?
#251d3a has a 15.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.