#252A30 Hex Color
A deep charcoal with grounded navy undertones
This desaturated, near-black shade feels grounded and serious. With heavy blue undertones, #252a30 works best as a moody base for dark mode interfaces or professional branding that needs to project stability. Because it sits on the cusp of charcoal and navy, white text pops with excellent clarity against this hex code. Use it when pure black feels too harsh for your screen design.
Questions about #252a30
What is #252a30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252a30 is rgb(37, 42, 48), in HSL hsl(213, 13%, 17%) and in CMYK 23%, 13%, 0%, 81%.
Is #252a30 better for interface design than pure black?
#252a30 is significantly softer on the eyes than pure black, reducing visual fatigue in long-form reading environments. By utilizing this charcoal-navy hybrid, you achieve high readability for white text while maintaining a more sophisticated, less jarring appearance for dark mode applications.
What colors pair well with #252a30?
Is #252a30 readable on white or black?
#252a30 has a 14.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.