#252524 Hex Color
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Dark grey with a barely-there warm undertone. #252524 sits just off black, so it reads softer than pure black while staying dim and neutral. The hex code works best as a base layer for dark interfaces, where white text reaches about 15.3:1 contrast, well above WCAG AA. Pair it with warm amber or muted teal for accents that stay restrained.
Questions about #252524
What is #252524 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252524 is rgb(37, 37, 36), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 3%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #252524?
Warm accents like amber or terracotta bring out its faint warmth, while muted teal gives it a calmer, cooler feel. Keep accents small since the color works best as a dominant base.
Is #252524 readable on white or black?
#252524 has a 15.34:1 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.