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#252201 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #252201 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#252201 Color Information

#252201 RGB value is (37, 34, 1). The hex color red value is 37, green is 34, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of7 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 97 percent, 85percent.

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#252201 Color Meaning

Color #252201 embodies groundedness, stability, and earthy strength. #252201 very dark brown evokes natural textures, resilience, and reliable energy. Psychologically, color #252201 promotes focus, calm, and enduring composure, supporting reflective or professional environments. Culturally, color #252201 symbolizes reliability, tradition, and earth-linked energy in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #252201 with grounding, protection, and stability. Fengshui values #252201 for anchoring spaces, harmonizing colors, and providing a strong foundation. Spiritually, #252201 resonates with the root chakra, supporting endurance, security, and grounded vitality. In design and arts, color #252201 works as a base tone, accent, or natural motif. Its dark, muted hue pairs effectively with lighter neutrals, greens, or soft yellows, appearing in rustic interiors, furniture, and nature-inspired artwork.

Color Conversion

Convert #252201 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#252201
RGB
rgb(37, 34, 1)
HSL
hsl(55°, 95%, 7%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 97%, 85%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 97%, 15%)
XYZ
1.3405 1.5396 0.2552
Yxy
1.5396 0.4276 0.4911
Hunter Lab
12.4081 -0.0142 0.0520
CIE-Lab
12.8574 -3.5831 18.5172

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green34 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Key (Black)85 / 100 (85%)
85%

Color Variations

#252201 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#252201 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #252201 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #252201 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #252201;

Text Color

color: #252201;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #252201;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25220140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #252201;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252201 0%, #1e1c01 100%);

#252201 Color FAQs

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