#25465D Hex Color
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#25465d is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a dusty, low-saturation finish. Its serious character suits finance, security, technology, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background with burgundy or warm ivory accents. White text remains highly readable, with about a 9.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #25465d.
Questions about #25465d
What is #25465d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25465d is rgb(37, 70, 93), in HSL hsl(205, 43%, 25%) and in CMYK 60%, 25%, 0%, 64%.
Which colors pair well with #25465d?
Does #25465d look warm or cool?
#25465d reads as a cool color because its dark blue base is softened by gray undertones rather than yellow or red, giving it a restrained appearance in most palettes and interfaces. Warm ivory or burgundy accents can balance that coolness without removing its formal character.
Where does #25465d work well?
#25465d works well as a dominant background or surface color in finance, security, technology, and formal branding, where its muted blue-gray character supports a serious, dependable mood without the starkness of pure black. White text and warm accents help keep these applications readable and balanced.
Is #25465d readable on white or black?
#25465d has a 9.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.