#252E21 Hex Color
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A deeply muted, ashy forest green, #252e21 brings an understated gravity to dark mode interfaces. This nearly black shade offers high readability for white text, making it a reliable choice for background heavy layouts. While it carries a muddy quality, pair it with muted corals or creams to lift the tone. Use #252e21 as a grounding base rather than an accent to maintain its somber, serious character.
Questions about #252e21
What is #252e21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252e21 is rgb(37, 46, 33), in HSL hsl(102, 16%, 15%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 28%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors complement the ashy tones of #252e21?
This dark shade pairs best with soft, warm accents like terracotta or dusty cream to lift its somber, muddy quality. These warm colors create a sophisticated balance against the dark green, preventing the design from feeling too heavy or claustrophobic.
Is #252e21 readable on white or black?
#252e21 has a 14.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.