#25254A Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #25254a is a cool indigo with inky navy and soft purple undertones. Its low lightness gives interfaces a serious, structured feel, while subdued chroma keeps it understated rather than vivid. Use the hex code as a dominant dark-mode background or formal branding base, pairing it with burgundy or warm ivory. White text achieves about 14.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #25254a
What is #25254a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25254a is rgb(37, 37, 74), in HSL hsl(240, 33%, 22%) and in CMYK 50%, 50%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #25254a?
Burgundy, warm ivory, muted mauve, and soft metallic tones pair well with #25254a, balancing its cool indigo base with warmth or gentle contrast without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #25254a a warm or cool color?
#25254a reads as a cool color because its dark blue-indigo base carries navy and soft purple undertones. Its low saturation keeps the effect muted, so it feels composed and atmospheric rather than bright or icy.
Is #25254a readable on white or black?
#25254a has a 14.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.