Information about #252B1C color

#252B1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #252B1C is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(37, 43, 28) (14.5% red, 16.9% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 6 / 83 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #252B1C reads as a gently muted yellow-green and stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Maire (#2A2922). Slightly further away sit Top Gear (#24221A) and Black Chestnut Oak (#252321).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(37, 43, 28)), which gives #252B1C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:83) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #252B1C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#252B1C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#252B1C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#52603E

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#809561

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#AAB994

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#D4DCC9

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White

#FFFFFF

#252B1C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#1D2216

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#161910

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#0E110B

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#070805

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Black

#000000

#252B1C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#373F2C

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#4A513F

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#5C6253

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#6E7168

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Grey

#808080

#252B1C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#1C2B25

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#1C2B1F

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#1F2B1C

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#252B1C

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#2B2B1C

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#2B251C

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#2B1F1C

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#252B1C 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
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#221C2B
#221C2B

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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
#252B1C
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#2A1C2B
#2A1C2B

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#1C1E2B
#1C1E2B

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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
#1E2B1C
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#2B2A1C
#2B2A1C

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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
#252B1C
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#1C252B
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#2B1C25
#2B1C25

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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
#252B1C
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#1C2B22
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#221C2B
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#2B1C25
#2B1C25

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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#1C2B2A
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#221C2B
#221C2B

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#2B1C1E
#2B1C1E

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Nearest named colors to #252B1C

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

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Black Chestnut Oak color link
Black Chestnut Oak

#252321

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Green Waterloo color link
Green Waterloo

#2C2D24

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Rangoon Green color link
Rangoon Green

#2B2E25

Double Diesel color link
Double Diesel

#28201D

#252B1C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#252B1C
  • RGB37, 43, 28
  • CMYK2, 0, 6, 83
  • CSSrgb(37, 43, 28)
  • HSL84°, 21%, 14%
  • HSL Precise84°, 21.127%, 13.922%
  • HSV84°, 35%, 17%
  • HSB84°, 35%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.145, 0.169, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.145, 0.169, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.145, 0.169, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID252B1C
  • DECIMAL ID2435868
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers27 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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