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#252238 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #252238 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#252238 Color Information

#252238 RGB value is (37, 34, 56). The hex color red value is 37, green is 34, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 248°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of18 percent. The CMYK process values are 34 percent, 39 percent, 0 percent, 78percent.

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#252238 Color Meaning

Color #252238 conveys nocturnal depth, cognitive containment, and chromatic restraint. #252238 darker variant of color #252238 is a near-black blue with subtle violet undertones—evoking midnight skies, deep ocean trenches, and ink-washed paper. Unlike true black, #252238 retains chromatic identity; unlike navy, #252238 feels more contemporary. In UX design, #252238 hue is favored in dark-mode interfaces for developers, creatives, and data analysts where reducing glare without sacrificing depth is critical. Psychological studies show #252238 supports prolonged concentration better than pure black by preserving subtle visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #252238 serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI shells, and packaging. #252238 pairs beautifully with electric accents like cyan or lime, creating high-contrast palettes that feel modern and intentional. Print reproduction is excellent on matte finishes, where its depth enhances perceived luxury. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in tech and finance brands using color #252238 versus standard charcoal. Culturally, color #252238 reflects intelligence that observes. #252238 appears in cybersecurity, astronomy, and speculative design as a symbol of systems that protect through depth. Spiritually, #252238 aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers use color #252238 when they want authority that listens. Its silence is strategic.

Color Conversion

Convert #252238 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
#252238
RGB
rgb(37, 34, 56)
HSL
hsl(248°, 24%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(34%, 39%, 0%, 78%)
HSV
hsv(248°, 39%, 22%)
XYZ
2.0488 1.8229 3.9853
Yxy
1.8229 0.2608 0.2320
Hunter Lab
13.5015 0.0397 -0.0796
CIE-Lab
14.5289 7.5617 -13.7680

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green34 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Magenta39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)
78%

Color Variations

#252238 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

#252238 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 #252238 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+)

15.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #252238 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: #252238;

Text Color

color: #252238;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #252238;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25223840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #252238;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252238 0%, #191726 100%);

#252238 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #252238 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.