Information about #252B2C color

#252B2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #252B2C is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(37, 43, 44) (14.5% red, 16.9% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 3 / 0 / 0 / 83 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#252B2C is a muted, almost neutral grey that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Charleston Green (#232B2B). Slightly further away sit Cinder (#242A2E) and Wine Trail (#27292D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(37, 43, 44)), which gives #252B2C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:83), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #252B2C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#252B2C color variations

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#252B2C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #252B2C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Wine Trail color link
Wine Trail

#27292D

Shadowland color link
Shadowland

#26272C

Bunker color link
Bunker

#292C2F

Jaguar color link
Jaguar

#29292F

Pitch Black color link
Pitch Black

#2C2B2C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#252B2C
  • RGB37, 43, 44
  • CMYK3, 0, 0, 83
  • CSSrgb(37, 43, 44)
  • HSL189°, 9%, 16%
  • HSL Precise188.571°, 8.642%, 15.882%
  • HSV189°, 16%, 17%
  • HSB189°, 16%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.145, 0.169, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.145, 0.169, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.145, 0.169, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID252B2C
  • DECIMAL ID2435884
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01