#252B44 Hex Color
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For moody backgrounds and night-sky palettes, indigo shades like #252b44 do the heavy lifting. This dark, ashy indigo is heavily muted, so it reads serious and calm without pulling focus. White text reaches about 13.9:1 contrast on the hex code #252b44, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold for warmth the usual grays lack.
Questions about #252b44
What is #252b44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252b44 is rgb(37, 43, 68), in HSL hsl(228, 30%, 21%) and in CMYK 46%, 37%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #252b44?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and terracotta warm it up nicely. Cool grays also work but can flatten it, so lean on warm accents when you need contrast.
Is #252b44 readable on white or black?
#252b44 has a 13.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.