#211257 Hex Color
Midnight indigo with quiet intensity
Dark and cool, #211257 is a saturated indigo-purple with a dim, blue-leaning finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to meditation brands, luxury packaging, night-sky themes, and dark interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white type; its hex code delivers about 16.3:1 contrast, exceeding WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #211257
What is #211257 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #211257 is rgb(33, 18, 87), in HSL hsl(253, 66%, 21%) and in CMYK 62%, 79%, 0%, 66%.
Does #211257 work with white text?
White text has about a 16.3:1 contrast ratio against #211257, exceeding WCAG AA requirements for normal body text and making this dark indigo-purple a strong background choice when light text is used.
What colors pair well with #211257?
Soft lavender, pale blue, and warm gold pair well with #211257, balancing its cool depth with lighter or warmer accents. Use mauve for a restrained palette or gold for stronger contrast.
Is #211257 readable on white or black?
#211257 has a 16.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.