#25211C Hex Color
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This near-black brown carries a heavy, muted weight that leans into grey. The hex code #25211c works best as a dark background for light typography. Because of its extremely low lightness, white text offers excellent readability at a 16.0:1 contrast ratio. Use it sparingly, as this tone can look muddy if applied to large, featureless areas without other textures to break it up.
Questions about #25211c
What is #25211c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25211c is rgb(37, 33, 28), in HSL hsl(33, 14%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 24%, 85%.
How should I use #25211c in my designs?
Use #25211c as a dark background for light text because its low lightness offers excellent readability and a strong, grounded foundation. Avoid using it for large, featureless areas without textures, as this dense tone can quickly become muddy and overwhelming.
What colors pair effectively with #25211c?
This dark shade pairs well with soft creams or warm beige to provide necessary brightness and balance. Because #25211c is inherently heavy, introducing lighter, warmer accents helps prevent your layout from feeling too dark or claustrophobic.
Is #25211c readable on white or black?
#25211c has a 15.99:1 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.