#253B33 Hex Color
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Not quite forest green and not quite navy, this shade sits in a greyed-out corner of teal. #253b33 is dark and matte, with a dusty undertone that suits moody backgrounds and supporting roles more than loud accents. White text on top reads clearly at about 12:1 contrast. Its hex code pairs well with warm clay tones.
Questions about #253b33
What is #253b33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #253b33 is rgb(37, 59, 51), in HSL hsl(158, 23%, 19%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 14%, 77%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #253b33?
Warm accents like terracotta or dusty rose lift its gloom and keep a palette from feeling flat. Soft cream also works well for text, since it stays readable without the harshness of pure white.
Is #253b33 readable on white or black?
#253b33 has a 11.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.