#25252C Hex Color
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Closed Shutter is an extremely dark, dusty indigo that leans heavily into grey. Because of its low chroma and muted saturation, this shade excels as a sophisticated dark mode background rather than a standard black. It pairs beautifully with soft, off-white text to maintain high readability. The hex code for this moody, serious tone is #25252c.
Questions about Closed Shutter
What is the hex code for Closed Shutter?
Closed Shutter is #25252c. In RGB that is rgb(37, 37, 44), in HSL hsl(240, 9%, 16%) and in CMYK 16%, 16%, 0%, 83%.
Is #25252c a good alternative to pure black for UI design?
Yes, #25252c acts as an excellent background base because its subtle indigo undertones create a softer visual experience than pure black. It reduces eye strain during long reading sessions while maintaining a high-end, professional aesthetic for your interface design.
What colors pair well with Closed Shutter for text?
To maintain high readability against #25252c, pair it with soft, warm off-whites or muted creams rather than stark, bright white. This combination keeps the contrast accessible while leaning into the moody, serious character of the dark palette.
Is Closed Shutter readable on white or black?
Closed Shutter has a 15.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.