#252426 Hex Color
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#252426 is a nearly black, deeply desaturated charcoal that functions as a serious, grounding neutral. It avoids the harshness of pure black while maintaining strong contrast for text, achieving an excellent 15.5:1 ratio with white. Designers should use this hex code as a base for dark mode interfaces or architectural palettes where a softer, sophisticated alternative to black is required.
Questions about #252426
What is #252426 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252426 is rgb(37, 36, 38), in HSL hsl(270, 3%, 15%) and in CMYK 3%, 5%, 0%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Why use #252426 instead of pure black for dark mode?
#252426 serves as a superior neutral because it eliminates the harsh, high-contrast fatigue often associated with absolute black interfaces. By opting for this subtle charcoal, designers maintain deep, readable text levels while creating a softer, more premium visual hierarchy.
Is #252426 readable on white or black?
#252426 has a 15.45:1 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.