#252522 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated grey functions as a near-black anchor for professional designs. Because #252522 offers excellent contrast against white text, it works best as a sophisticated background for interfaces or moody typography. It feels grounded and restrained, avoiding the harshness of pure black. Use this hex code as a stabilizing base color when you need depth without total darkness.
Questions about #252522
What is #252522 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252522 is rgb(37, 37, 34), in HSL hsl(60, 4%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 8%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Is #252522 a warm or cool color?
The #252522 hex color sits on the cooler side of neutral due to its subtle desaturated tone, though it reads primarily as a dark, versatile charcoal. Its lack of strong chromatic undertones makes it a stable, neutral base for almost any UI design.
How does #252522 compare to standard black?
Using #252522 instead of pure black creates a less harsh, more natural visual experience that prevents screen strain for the reader. It maintains excellent readability against white or light backgrounds while feeling more intentional and professional than generic, flat black.
Is #252522 readable on white or black?
#252522 has a 15.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.