#201D1E Hex Color
A soft, sophisticated alternative to black
This dark, desaturated grey provides a softer alternative to pure black for modern interfaces. Its depth creates a professional atmosphere that easily meets accessibility standards for body text legibility against white. The hex code for this moody neutral is #201d1e. Use it as a primary background when you need a stable, grounded base that feels significantly less intense than a standard, sharp black.
Questions about #201d1e
What is #201d1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #201d1e is rgb(32, 29, 30), in HSL hsl(340, 5%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 6%, 87%.
Is #201d1e a better choice than pure black for UI design?
#201d1e provides a much softer, more natural look for user interfaces compared to harsh, absolute black. Using this shade reduces eye strain for users while maintaining high contrast against white backgrounds, making it a standard choice for modern dark mode and text designs.
What colors pair well with the deep tone of #201d1e?
Soft off-whites, warm greys, and muted earth tones pair perfectly with #201d1e to create a cohesive, professional palette. Because this shade is so neutral, it also supports high-contrast accent colors like soft gold or muted blues without becoming visually overwhelming for the viewer.
Is #201d1e readable on white or black?
#201d1e has a 16.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.