#25231A Hex Color
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#25231a is an extremely dark, desaturated yellow that borders on near-black. Its muddy, greyish quality makes it a heavy base for moody, serious interfaces where pure black feels too intense. Because it offers strong contrast with white text, use this hex code as a background for minimal, high-contrast layouts. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold accents for a premium, grounded aesthetic.
Questions about #25231a
What is #25231a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25231a is rgb(37, 35, 26), in HSL hsl(49, 17%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 30%, 85%.
How does #25231a compare to pure black in web design?
#25231a acts as a sophisticated, organic alternative to pure black, offering a softer visual weight that reduces eye strain on screens. Because it contains yellow undertones, it feels less sterile and integrates more naturally with warm-toned branding elements.
What colors pair well with the #25231a palette?
This deep, desaturated shade creates a premium aesthetic when paired with muted gold or cream accents. For a more balanced, grounded interface, combine it with desaturated teals or soft terracotta to highlight its unique, earthy undertones.
Is #25231a readable on white or black?
#25231a has a 15.74:1 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.