#191921 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated violet acts as a near-black shade with cool, stony undertones. Because it sits so close to black, #191921 works best as a moody background or a heavy base for dark mode interfaces. White text pops with exceptional clarity against it, but pair it with soft gold or warm cream to keep the design from feeling too cold or severe.
Questions about #191921
What is #191921 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #191921 is rgb(25, 25, 33), in HSL hsl(240, 14%, 11%) and in CMYK 24%, 24%, 0%, 87%.
What colors pair best with #191921 in a design?
Is #191921 suitable for text-heavy dark mode interfaces?
Yes, #191921 works exceptionally well as a primary background for dark mode because it offers a slightly softer, more complex appearance than absolute black. Ensure your text remains highly legible by using off-white or light gray accents for the best contrast results.
Is #191921 readable on white or black?
#191921 has a 17.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.