#253D21 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Far from a fresh spring green, #253d21 is a dark, muted forest tone with almost no saturation. That low chroma gives it a serious, grounded feel that suits eco branding, moody interfaces, and supporting roles in a palette. White text hits about 11.9:1 contrast on this hex code, so it clears AA for small body text. Pair it with warm ochre or dusty pink to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #253d21
What is #253d21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #253d21 is rgb(37, 61, 33), in HSL hsl(111, 30%, 18%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 46%, 76%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #253d21?
#253d21 pairs well with warm, dusty tones like terracotta and muted ochre, which lift its gray-green undertone. Soft cream and pale sand work too when you need a light neutral that will not wash it out.
Is #253d21 a warm or cool green?
It leans cool, since blue sits slightly above red in its mix, but the darkness and low saturation keep it from feeling icy. In warm palettes it behaves like a steady anchor.
Is #253d21 readable on white or black?
#253d21 has a 11.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.76:1 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.