#252A24 Hex Color
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#252a24 is a dark, desaturated green that leans heavily into grey territory. Its moody, almost charcoal appearance works well as a sophisticated background for high-end organic or sustainable branding. Because it is so dim, this hex code provides excellent contrast for white typography, ensuring readability in dark mode designs. Pair it with soft creams or muted ochres to avoid a harsh, clinical feel.
Questions about #252a24
What is #252a24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252a24 is rgb(37, 42, 36), in HSL hsl(110, 8%, 15%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 14%, 84%.
Why does #252a24 work better than pure black for web backgrounds?
#252a24 offers a softer, more organic aesthetic that reduces eye strain compared to harsh, pure black. This charcoal green maintains excellent readability for white text while feeling more approachable, sophisticated, and integrated into modern sustainable branding palettes.
Is #252a24 readable on white or black?
#252a24 has a 14.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.