#211213 Hex Color
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#211213 acts as an almost-black shade with intense, dusty crimson undertones. Because it sits so close to black, it provides a moody, serious foundation for UI backgrounds that demand high contrast. Pair this hex code with soft creams or warm metallic accents to keep the aesthetic feeling sophisticated rather than harsh. It offers excellent legibility for white text, making it a functional choice for dark mode designs.
Questions about #211213
What is #211213 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #211213 is rgb(33, 18, 19), in HSL hsl(356, 29%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 42%, 87%.
What colors pair best with #211213 for UI design?
#211213 works beautifully with soft creams or warm metallic accents, which help soften its intense, almost-black appearance. Using these warmer tones prevents the design from feeling too harsh while maintaining the sophisticated and serious aesthetic that this deep crimson-tinged shade naturally provides.
Is #211213 suitable for text in dark mode designs?
#211213 is an excellent choice for dark mode background surfaces because its deep, near-black saturation offers incredible legibility for white or light-colored typography. It provides a more nuanced, professional foundation than a standard flat black while ensuring your high-contrast text remains sharp and easily readable.
Is #211213 readable on white or black?
#211213 has a 18.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.