#25282A Hex Color

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Dark and muted, #25282a is a near-black grey with a subtle cool blue undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces, typography, and architectural palettes a serious, restrained feel without pure black’s harshness. Use it as a dominant background in dark mode, pairing it with white text for strong readability. The hex code is #25282a.

Questions about #25282a

What is #25282a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25282a is rgb(37, 40, 42), in HSL hsl(204, 6%, 15%) and in CMYK 12%, 5%, 0%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #25282a?
#25282a pairs well with white, soft gray, and cool blue accents; muted sage adds softer contrast, while terracotta introduces warmth without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright for interfaces or layouts.
Is #25282a readable on white or black?
#25282a has a 14.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 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.