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#252830 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #252830 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#252830 Color Information

#252830 RGB value is (37, 40, 48). The hex color red value is 37, green is 40, and blue is 48. Its HSL format shows a hue of 224°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of17 percent. The CMYK process values are 23 percent, 17 percent, 0 percent, 81percent.

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#252830 Color Meaning

Color #252830 conveys introspective depth, measured intellect, and composed neutrality. #252830 dark gray-blue evokes twilight skies and stormy seas. Psychologically, color #252830 enhances reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional restraint. Designers apply #252830 in professional or contemplative schemes. Symbolically, color #252830 represents wisdom, discretion, and thoughtful observation. Cultural meanings tie #252830 to scholarship, maritime tradition, and disciplined creativity. Spiritually, color #252830 embodies thoughtful reflection and balanced perspective.

Color Conversion

Convert #252830 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
#252830
RGB
rgb(37, 40, 48)
HSL
hsl(224°, 13%, 17%)
CMYK
cmyk(23%, 17%, 0%, 81%)
HSV
hsv(224°, 23%, 19%)
XYZ
2.0552 2.1243 3.0980
Yxy
2.1243 0.2824 0.2919
Hunter Lab
14.5750 0.0049 -0.0337
CIE-Lab
16.1265 0.8218 -5.6668

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue48 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)81 / 100 (81%)
81%

Color Variations

#252830 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

#252830 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 #252830 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+)

14.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #252830 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

#26262e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #252830;

Text Color

color: #252830;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #252830;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25283040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #252830;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252830 0%, #1a1c21 100%);

#252830 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #252830 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.