#192821 Hex Color
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This dark, near-black teal carries a dusty, matte finish that feels serious and grounded. Because of its extremely low lightness, #192821 works best as a moody background or a heavy base layer. It pairs well with crisp white text, as the contrast ratio is an impressive 15.4:1. Avoid pairing it with other dark shades, as it can quickly become muddied and lose its subtle green undertones.
Questions about #192821
What is #192821 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #192821 is rgb(25, 40, 33), in HSL hsl(152, 23%, 13%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 18%, 84%.
How should I use #192821 in my design layout?
#192821 performs best as a moody, heavy base or background layer rather than an accent. Because of its intense depth, it requires clean, crisp typography in white or very light grays to ensure the text remains legible against its matte, near-black finish.
Does #192821 have a cool or warm undertone?
#192821 leans toward a cool, deep teal undertone which provides a more sophisticated feel than a standard neutral black. This makes it an ideal choice for brand identities that need to feel grounded and serious without becoming visually heavy or unreadable.
Is #192821 readable on white or black?
#192821 has a 15.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.