Color swatch image showing #252229 with RGB(37,34,41) values
Color swatch image showing #252229 with RGB(37,34,41) values

#252229 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #252229 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#252229 Color Information

#252229 RGB value is (37, 34, 41). The hex color red value is 37, green is 34, and blue is 41. Its HSL format shows a hue of 266°, saturation of 9 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 17 percent, 0 percent, 84 percent.

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#252229 Color Meaning

Color #252229 conveys introspective depth, measured intellect, and composed neutrality. #252229 dark gray-blue evokes twilight skies and stormy seas. Psychologically, color #252229 enhances reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional restraint. Designers apply #252229 in professional or contemplative schemes. Symbolically, color #252229 represents wisdom, discretion, and thoughtful observation. Cultural meanings tie #252229 to scholarship, maritime tradition, and disciplined creativity. Spiritually, color #252229 embodies thoughtful reflection and balanced perspective.

Color Conversion

Convert #252229 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
#252229
RGB
rgb(37, 34, 41)
HSL
hsl(266°, 9%, 15%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 17%, 0%, 84%)
HSV
hsv(266°, 17%, 16%)
XYZ
1.7352 1.6975 2.3340
Yxy
1.6975 0.3009 0.2944
Hunter Lab
13.0288 0.0148 -0.0187
CIE-Lab
13.8120 3.1562 -4.1576

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green34 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue41 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)84 / 100 (84%)
84%

Color Variations

#252229 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

#252229 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 #252229 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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#252229

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #252229 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

#252229

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #252229;

Text Color

color: #252229;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #252229;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25222940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #252229;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252229 0%, #1a181d 100%);

#252229 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #252229 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.