Color swatch image showing #252224 with RGB(37,34,36) values

#252224 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #252224 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#252224 Color Information

#252224 RGB value is (37, 34, 36). The hex color red value is 37, green is 34, and blue is 36. Its HSL format shows a hue of 320°, saturation of 4 percent, and lightness of 14 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 3 percent, 85 percent.

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#252224 Color Meaning

Color #252224 signals secrecy, control, and contained depth. Unlike pure black, #252224 tone carries a faint warmth that softens its severity. #252224 feels deliberate and introspective rather than cold. Psychologically, color #252224 creates emotional distance and mental privacy. #252224 helps reduce distraction while reinforcing authority and seriousness. As a background color, #252224 absorbs attention and allows other elements to stand out sharply. In cultural and symbolic terms, color #252224 connects to formal attire, night spaces, and intellectual restraint. Spiritually, #252224 represents inner shadow, protected wisdom, and the unseen layers of personal identity.

Color Conversion

Convert #252224 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
#252224
RGB
rgb(37, 34, 36)
HSL
hsl(320°, 4%, 14%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 3%, 85%)
HSV
hsv(320°, 8%, 15%)
XYZ
1.6534 1.6647 1.9032
Yxy
1.6647 0.3167 0.3188
Hunter Lab
12.9023 0.0085 -0.0034
CIE-Lab
13.6192 1.8849 -0.8373

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green34 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue36 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow3 / 100 (3%)
Key (Black)85 / 100 (85%)
85%

Color Variations

#252224 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

#252224 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 #252224 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
#252224

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #252224 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

#252224

protanopia

#242424

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #252224;

Text Color

color: #252224;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #252224;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25222440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #252224;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252224 0%, #1a181a 100%);

#252224 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #252224 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.