#252531 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #252531 is an ashy indigo-purple with a near-grey finish and matte, inky character. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to dark interfaces, night-sky themes, and luxury branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 15.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #252531.
Questions about #252531
What is #252531 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252531 is rgb(37, 37, 49), in HSL hsl(240, 14%, 17%) and in CMYK 24%, 24%, 0%, 81%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Does #252531 work as a background?
Yes, #252531 works well as a dark UI or branding background because its low lightness feels restrained without pure black’s harshness, while white text provides about 15.1:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
What colors pair well with #252531?
#252531 pairs best with softened warm accents such as muted burgundy or antique gold, adding contrast without breaking its subdued mood. Keep those accents selective so the base remains structured rather than heavy.
Is #252531 readable on white or black?
#252531 has a 15.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.