#253322 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #253322 reads as a greenish charcoal with a matte, shadowed quality. Its restrained saturation suits sustainability, finance, and organic branding without feeling bright or decorative. It suggests seriousness and stability in moody layouts. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone; white text achieves about 13.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #253322.
Questions about #253322
What is #253322 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #253322 is rgb(37, 51, 34), in HSL hsl(109, 20%, 17%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 33%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #253322?
#253322 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted terracotta, soft beige, and dusty gold because these lighter, earthy accents add contrast without overpowering its shadowed green character or making the palette feel overly bright.
Where does #253322 work best in a design?
#253322 works best as a dominant background, deep surface, or supporting brand tone where its matte green-charcoal character can create seriousness, stability, and an organic feel without the visual energy of a brighter green.
Is #253322 readable on white or black?
#253322 has a 13.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.