#252C32 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #252c32 is a blue-gray shade with ashy undertones and very low lightness. Its serious, reliable character suits technology, finance, security, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 14.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #252c32.
Questions about #252c32
What is #252c32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252c32 is rgb(37, 44, 50), in HSL hsl(208, 15%, 17%) and in CMYK 26%, 12%, 0%, 80%.
Does #252c32 read as a warm or cool color?
#252c32 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue component slightly outweighs its red and green values, while its low lightness creates an ashy, restrained appearance for focused, serious interfaces.
What colors pair well with #252c32?
Is #252c32 readable on white or black?
#252c32 has a 14.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.