Information about #252D1C color

#252D1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #252D1C belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(37, 45, 28) (14.5% red, 17.6% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 3 / 0 / 7 / 82 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly toned yellow-green, #252D1C leans clearly toward the dark side. Expect to see shades like this in dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Maire (#2A2922). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pine Tree (#2A2F23) and Green Waterloo (#2C2D24).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(37, 45, 28)), which gives #252D1C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #252D1C: 14.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:82), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #252D1C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#252D1C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#252D1C 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 #252D1C

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

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#252D1C
  • RGB37, 45, 28
  • CMYK3, 0, 7, 82
  • CSSrgb(37, 45, 28)
  • HSL88°, 23%, 14%
  • HSL Precise88.235°, 23.288%, 14.314%
  • HSV88°, 38%, 18%
  • HSB88°, 38%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.145, 0.176, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.145, 0.176, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.145, 0.176, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID252D1C
  • DECIMAL ID2436380
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01