Information about #252320 color

#252320 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#252320 falls into the Orange Color Family — Desaturated, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(37, 35, 32) — 14.5% red, 13.7% green, 12.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 1 / 2 / 85. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly muted neutral grey, #252320 leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Black Chestnut Oak (#252321). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cosmonaut (#26211F) and Ink (#27221F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(37, 35, 32)), which gives #252320 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #252320: 15.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:85), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #252320 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#252320 color variations

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#252320 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #252320

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

#252320 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#252320
  • RGB37, 35, 32
  • CMYK0, 1, 2, 85
  • CSSrgb(37, 35, 32)
  • HSL36°, 7%, 14%
  • HSL Precise36°, 7.246%, 13.529%
  • HSV36°, 14%, 15%
  • HSB36°, 14%, 15%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • GLSLvec3(0.145, 0.137, 0.125)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.145, 0.137, 0.125, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.145, 0.137, 0.125)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID252320
  • DECIMAL ID2433824
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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