#252225 Hex Color
Ashy depth with a violet whisper
Dark and nearly colorless, #252225 is a low-saturation grey with a faint purple undertone. Its dim, ashy character suggests seriousness and mystery, making it a strong base for moody interfaces, architecture, and restrained brand systems. Use the hex code #252225 as a dominant background with white typography, which achieves about a 15.7:1 contrast ratio for clear readability.
Questions about #252225
What is #252225 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252225 is rgb(37, 34, 37), in HSL hsl(300, 4%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 0%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #252225?
#252225 works well with white, cool gray, muted lavender, and restrained accents such as burgundy or sage, which bring contrast without overpowering its ashy, near-neutral base, while lighter accents improve clarity and warmer accents can make the interface feel less severe.
Does #252225 feel warm or cool?
#252225 reads as a cool, nearly neutral gray because its faint purple undertone shifts the otherwise dark, ashy base away from warm brown, giving serious, quiet layouts a cooler foundation that warm lighting or accents can soften.
Where does #252225 work best?
#252225 works best as a dominant background, panel color, or framing tone in moody interfaces, architecture-led layouts, and restrained identity systems, especially with generous spacing and bright type for visual clarity.
Is #252225 readable on white or black?
#252225 has a 15.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.