#211100 Hex Color
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Reach for #211100 when a coffee label, tobacco brand, or dark mode UI needs brown darker than black. This shade is almost fully muted, so it reads earthy and serious instead of vivid. White text scores about 18.3:1 contrast on it, well past the 4.5:1 AA mark for body copy. Use it as a dominant base with burnt orange accents for warmth.
Questions about #211100
What is #211100 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #211100 is rgb(33, 17, 0), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 100%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #211100?
Warm accents work best because #211100 carries orange undertones despite its darkness. Try burnt orange or terracotta for highlights, and cream instead of pure white to keep text from looking harsh.
Does #211100 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The green channel is completely empty and the red channel dominates, which gives it a burnt, earthy warmth even though its lightness is near black.
Is #211100 readable on white or black?
#211100 has a 18.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.