Color #252509 Color / Colour Code #252509
This page shows the hex color code for color #252509 (#252509). The colour is a yellow tone with 61% saturation and 9% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #252509 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#252509 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 30, 60, and 90 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 60, 180, and 300 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #252509
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 60 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 60 to 105 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 60 with its complement at 240 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #252509
Lightness variations at hue 60 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #252509
Design Use Cases for #252509
Vibrant Brand Color
#252509 has a strong 61% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 9% lightness, #252509 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Attention & Optimism
#252509 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 60). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #252509 (hue 60) to its complement at hue 240. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 90. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252509, #090925);
CSS Code for #252509
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Colors visually similar to #252509 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #252509 (#252509)
#252509 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 37 red, 37 green, and 9 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 60 degrees with 61% saturation and 9% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #252509 is 34/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 76% yellow, and 85% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #252509 against white is 15.59:1 and against black is 1.35:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #090925 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #252509. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #251709 and #172509, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #252509?
- #252509 is Color #252509, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(37, 37, 9), HSL(60, 61%, 9%), and CMYK(0%, 0%, 76%, 85%). Its perceived brightness is 34/255.
- Is #252509 accessible for text?
- Against white, #252509 has a contrast ratio of 15.59:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.35:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #252509?
- The complementary colour is #090925 (hue 240). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #251709 and #172509. The triadic palette adds #092525 and #250925 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #252509 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #252509; or rgb(37, 37, 9); or hsl(60, 61%, 9%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 60 61% 9%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.