Color #252D09 Color / Colour Code #252D09
This page shows the hex color code for color #252d09 (#252D09). The colour is a yellow tone with 67% saturation and 11% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #252D09 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#252D09 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 43, 73, and 103 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 73, 193, and 313 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #252D09
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 73 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 73 to 118 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 73 with its complement at 253 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 #252D09
Lightness variations at hue 73 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #252D09
Design Use Cases for #252D09
Vibrant Brand Color
#252D09 has a strong 67% 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 11% lightness, #252D09 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
#252D09 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 73). 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 #252D09 (hue 73) to its complement at hue 253. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 103. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252d09, #11092f);
CSS Code for #252D09
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About Color #252D09 (#252D09)
#252D09 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 37 red, 45 green, and 9 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 73 degrees with 67% saturation and 11% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #252D09 is 39/255 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 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 80% yellow, and 82% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #252D09 against white is 14.40:1 and against black is 1.46:1. 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 #11092F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #252D09. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2F2409 and #142F09, 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 #252D09?
- #252D09 is Color #252D09, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(37, 45, 9), HSL(73, 67%, 11%), and CMYK(18%, 0%, 80%, 82%). Its perceived brightness is 39/255.
- Is #252D09 accessible for text?
- Against white, #252D09 has a contrast ratio of 14.40:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.46:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #252D09?
- The complementary colour is #11092F (hue 253). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2F2409 and #142F09. The triadic palette adds #09272F and #2F0927 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #252D09 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #252d09; or rgb(37, 45, 9); or hsl(73, 67%, 11%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 73 67% 11%; 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.