#191621 Hex Color
A serious and grounded near-black purple
#191621 is a near-black, dusty purple that feels serious and grounded. Because of its extremely low lightness, it functions better as a dark UI background than as a primary accent. It offers exceptional contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for readable dark mode designs. The hex code for this moody, inky shade is #191621.
Questions about #191621
What is #191621 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #191621 is rgb(25, 22, 33), in HSL hsl(256, 20%, 11%) and in CMYK 24%, 33%, 0%, 87%.
How should I use #191621 in web design?
#191621 works best as a background color for dark mode interfaces because it offers a softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure black. It provides deep, moody contrast while ensuring that white text remains readable and visually comfortable for the end user.
What colors pair well with #191621?
This deep, dusty purple pairs beautifully with muted, cool-toned accents like dusty blue or sage green to maintain a grounded aesthetic. For high-impact contrast, use bright, crisp off-white or soft cream text elements to ensure legibility.
Is #191621 readable on white or black?
#191621 has a 17.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.