#253E3C Hex Color
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#253e3c is a dark, muted teal with gray undertones and a matte, almost ashy finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood without feeling harsh, making it useful for moody branding, wellness layouts, and technology interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with warm ivory or muted coral accents. White text achieves about 11.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #253e3c.
Questions about #253e3c
What is #253e3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #253e3c is rgb(37, 62, 60), in HSL hsl(175, 25%, 19%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 3%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #253e3c?
Warm ivory, muted coral, and subdued gold pair well with #253e3c, adding contrast without overpowering its dark, ashy teal base; terracotta can bring a warmer accent to buttons, highlights, or small areas.
Does #253e3c read as warm or cool?
#253e3c reads as a cool, dark teal because its green-blue base and gray undertones suppress warmth, creating a serious, calm mood that fits wellness, editorial, and technology-focused digital interfaces well.
Is #253e3c readable on white or black?
#253e3c has a 11.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.