Color swatch image showing #252211 with RGB(37,34,17) values
Color swatch image showing #252211 with RGB(37,34,17) values

#252211 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #252211 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#252211 Color Information

#252211 RGB value is (37, 34, 17). The hex color red value is 37, green is 34, and blue is 17. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of 11 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 54 percent, 85 percent.

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#252211 Color Meaning

Color #252211 disappears into the shadows with purpose. #252211 near-black brown-green—darker than charcoal in some lights—was engineered for total concealment in low-canopy forests and nighttime operations. Color #252211 doesn’t merely blend; #252211 erases. #252211 is the color of unseen readiness, silent observation, and tactical patience. In visual design, color #252211 functions as a warm alternative to true black, reducing screen harshness while maintaining depth. Unlike cool blacks that feel digital or sterile, color #252211 carries organic memory—like soil-packed canvas or oil-stained leather. Designers use color #252211 in night-mode interfaces, survival gear branding, and minimalist fashion where presence must be felt, not seen. Historically rooted in WWII-era field uniforms, color #252211 now signals anti-consumerist durability in outdoor and military-inspired apparel. Paired with bone white or rust accents, #252211 creates palettes that feel excavated, not designed. Color #252211 rejects spectacle entirely—#252211 is the color of preparedness without announcement, existing not to be admired, but to endure.

Color Conversion

Convert #252211 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
#252211
RGB
rgb(37, 34, 17)
HSL
hsl(51°, 37%, 11%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 54%, 85%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 54%, 15%)
XYZ
1.4362 1.5778 0.7592
Yxy
1.5778 0.3806 0.4182
Hunter Lab
12.5611 -0.0074 0.0355
CIE-Lab
13.0946 -1.7966 11.7181

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green34 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue17 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Key (Black)85 / 100 (85%)
85%

Color Variations

#252211 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

#252211 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 #252211 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.

#FFFFFF
#252211

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #252211 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

#252211

protanopia

#242415

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #252211;

Text Color

color: #252211;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #252211;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25221140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #252211;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252211 0%, #1d1b0d 100%);

#252211 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #252211 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.