#252A5B Hex Color
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A dark, muted indigo with cool blue-violet undertones, #252a5b gives layouts a serious, atmospheric base without looking fully black. It works well as a dominant background for corporate, spiritual, or night-sky designs, especially with white text, which has about a 13.5:1 contrast ratio. Burgundy or dusty lavender can soften its formal character. The hex code is #252a5b.
Questions about #252a5b
What is #252a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252a5b is rgb(37, 42, 91), in HSL hsl(234, 42%, 25%) and in CMYK 59%, 54%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #252a5b?
Burgundy, dusty lavender, and soft neutrals pair well with #252a5b, adding warmth or softness to its cool blue-violet depth while keeping the overall palette polished and atmospheric for interfaces, editorial layouts, and branding. Use burgundy for warmth or dusty lavender for a gentler transition.
Does #252a5b read as a warm or cool color?
#252a5b reads as a cool color because its dark base leans toward blue and violet rather than red or yellow, creating a serious, calm, slightly mysterious mood in a layout. Pairing it with warm off-white or dusty lavender can make the composition feel less severe.
Is #252a5b readable on white or black?
#252a5b has a 13.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.