#252424 Hex Color
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#252424 is a very dark, muted neutral with a faint warm-gray undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, restrained mood suited to moody interfaces, typography, and architectural layouts. Use the hex code #252424 as a dominant dark base with white text for strong contrast, though large solid areas can feel heavy without lighter accents.
Questions about #252424
What is #252424 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252424 is rgb(37, 36, 36), in HSL hsl(0, 1%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 3%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What works well with #252424 in a design?
#252424 works best as a dominant dark base beside warm off-whites, pale stone, or muted earthy accents, because lighter values prevent the near-black surface from feeling heavy while restrained color preserves its serious, professional character across interfaces and branding.
Is #252424 readable on white or black?
#252424 has a 15.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.