#25220E Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #25220e is a dusky yellow with olive-brown undertones and an almost gray finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody backgrounds, construction branding, and strong contrast. Use it as a dominant dark base with warm accents, though its dusty cast can look muddy in large flat areas. The hex code #25220e supports white text at about 16:1 contrast.
Questions about #25220e
What is #25220e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25220e is rgb(37, 34, 14), in HSL hsl(52, 45%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 62%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #25220e?
#25220e pairs well with warm off-whites, muted terracotta, and burgundy, which add contrast without erasing its dusty depth. Use pale neutrals for readable text and warmer accents for sale graphics or rugged construction branding.
Is #25220e readable on white or black?
#25220e has a 15.98:1 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.