#252F56 Hex Color
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Darker than denim and murkier than midnight, this muted navy leans indigo with a gray cast. Its low saturation keeps things sober, so the hex code #252f56 works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs, finance branding, or night sky themes. White text reads clearly on it at about 13:1 contrast. It flatters burgundy and warm brass more than the usual neutrals.
Questions about #252f56
What is #252f56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #252f56 is rgb(37, 47, 86), in HSL hsl(228, 40%, 24%) and in CMYK 57%, 45%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #252f56?
Warm accents like burgundy, brass, and terracotta bring out its depth, while soft grays keep it calm. Avoid muted mid-blues, which blend into it and flatten the palette.
Is #252f56 good for text backgrounds?
Yes. White text on #252f56 reaches about 13.0:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. Light tints of gray and cream also stay readable, while dark text on this shade will not pass.
Is #252f56 readable on white or black?
#252f56 has a 12.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.