#210901 Hex Color
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#210901 is an intensely dark, sooty brown that borders on black. This shade carries a somber, grounded weight that works best as a moody background color rather than for fine details. While it can read as muddy in large, flat blocks, it provides a striking, high-contrast base for off-white typography. The hex code for this ashy tone is #210901.
Questions about #210901
What is #210901 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #210901 is rgb(33, 9, 1), in HSL hsl(15, 94%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 97%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #210901?
This deep, sooty brown functions as a functional alternative to pure black and pairs best with high-contrast, off-white, or cream tones for maximum readability. For a softer look, it also complements muted gold or warm terracotta accents.
Is #210901 suitable for large blocks of text?
While #210901 can work for typography, its extreme darkness makes it better suited for minimal, large-scale lettering or UI backgrounds. Because it is so close to pure black, ensure your background color provides enough luminosity to keep text legible.
Is #210901 readable on white or black?
#210901 has a 19.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 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.