#252126 Hex Color
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This nearly black shade borders on grey and muted violet, offering a grounded, serious tone. Because it sits so low on the lightness scale, #252126 serves best as a moody background color for luxury or gaming interfaces. Pair it with crisp white text to take advantage of its high contrast ratio. The hex code for this ashy purple is #252126.
Questions about #252126
What is #252126 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252126 is rgb(37, 33, 38), in HSL hsl(288, 7%, 14%) and in CMYK 3%, 13%, 0%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What design styles suit #252126?
#252126 serves best in minimalist or luxury branding where a softer alternative to pure black is required. Because of its subtle purple hint, it feels less harsh than charcoal, providing a premium, moody aesthetic for gaming sites or sophisticated portfolio layouts.
Is #252126 readable on white or black?
#252126 has a 15.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 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.