#130021 Hex Color
A somber near-black with deep violet
#130021 is a near-black, somber shade with deep violet undertones. This color commands authority and functions best as a dominant base for luxury branding or dark mode interfaces. Because it is highly unsaturated and dark, it provides excellent contrast for white typography. The hex code for this shade is #130021. Use it sparingly, as it can feel too heavy when applied to large, uninterrupted surfaces.
Questions about #130021
What is #130021 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #130021 is rgb(19, 0, 33), in HSL hsl(275, 100%, 6%) and in CMYK 42%, 100%, 0%, 87%.
How should I use #130021 in interface design?
Use #130021 as a sophisticated, near-black background for dark mode interfaces where you need to avoid the harshness of pure black. It provides excellent readability for white text and carries a premium, authoritative weight that feels intentional.
What colors pair well with #130021?
Is #130021 readable on white or black?
#130021 has a 20.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.