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#253525 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #253525 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#253525 Color Information

#253525 RGB value is (37, 53, 37). The hex color red value is 37, green is 53, and blue is 37. Its HSL format shows a hue of 120°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of 18 percent. The CMYK process values are 30 percent, 0 percent, 30 percent, 79 percent.

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#253525 Color Meaning

Color #253525 represents strength, confidence, and grounded authority. In color psychology, #253525 encourages composure, deliberate decision making, and reflective focus. Across cultures and history, color #253525 appears in fashion, protective gear, and cultural symbolism, reflecting resilience, independence, and stylistic presence. From a spiritual perspective, color #253525 embodies disciplined energy, protective awareness, and grounded self-expression. #253525 promotes intentional action and measured engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #253525 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
#253525
RGB
rgb(37, 53, 37)
HSL
hsl(120°, 18%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(30%, 0%, 30%, 79%)
HSV
hsv(120°, 30%, 21%)
XYZ
2.3700 3.0731 2.2185
Yxy
3.0731 0.3093 0.4011
Hunter Lab
17.5303 -0.0898 0.0583
CIE-Lab
20.3343 -10.5395 8.0195

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue37 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Key (Black)79 / 100 (79%)
79%

Color Variations

#253525 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

#253525 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 #253525 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+)

13.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #253525 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

#253525

protanopia

#2c2c29

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #253525;

Text Color

color: #253525;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #253525;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25352540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #253525;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #253525 0%, #192419 100%);

#253525 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #253525 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.