#25664D Hex Color
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Dark teal, understated and a little moody. #25664d works hardest as a dominant base in wellness or healthcare branding, where its muted depth reads trustworthy without shouting. Its low saturation means it can turn muddy beside olive or brown, so pair it with warm cream or soft coral for contrast. White text passes AA on top of this hex code at about 6.8:1, so body copy stays readable. See what colors make green to understand how shades like this get mixed.
Questions about #25664d
What is #25664d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25664d is rgb(37, 102, 77), in HSL hsl(157, 47%, 27%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 25%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #25664d?
Warm cream and soft coral both lift #25664d out of its gloomy range, since the teal is dark and unsaturated and needs a lighter or warmer partner. Try cream for text and coral for small accents at a 60/30/10 split.
Is #25664d a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #25664d reaches about 6.8:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body copy. Light grays also work, but pale yellows can clash with its cool undertone.
Is #25664d readable on white or black?
#25664d has a 6.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.