#191421 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #191421 is an inky purple with a cool, ashy cast and very low lightness. Its serious, mysterious depth suits dark-mode interfaces, luxury branding, spiritual themes, and moody editorial layouts. Use the hex code #191421 as a dominant background with pale lavender or muted gold accents. White text achieves about 18.1:1 contrast, supporting readable UI content.
Questions about #191421
What is #191421 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #191421 is rgb(25, 20, 33), in HSL hsl(263, 25%, 10%) and in CMYK 24%, 39%, 0%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #191421?
Is #191421 a warm or cool color?
#191421 reads as a cool color because its very dark purple base carries blue-violet, ashy undertones rather than red or brown warmth, giving the shade a serious, mysterious character in dark interfaces.
Is #191421 readable on white or black?
#191421 has a 18.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.