#28251A Hex Color
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Far from a bright lemon, #28251a is a dark, dusty yellow that sits close to charcoal. Its muted, ashy character suits moody branding, budget sale graphics, and construction themes. Use it as a dark base for UI backgrounds; white text reads clearly on it at roughly 15.3:1 contrast. It feels warm but restrained, and pairs well with terracotta or aged brass.
Questions about #28251a
What is #28251a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28251a is rgb(40, 37, 26), in HSL hsl(47, 21%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 35%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #28251a?
Warm accents bring out its yellow undertone best. Try terracotta, aged brass, or deep burgundy, and keep pale neutrals as supporting tones so the dark base stays dominant.
Is #28251a readable on white or black?
#28251a has a 15.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.