#211733 Hex Color
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#211733 is no loud purple. It sits nearly black, with a grayed violet undertone that reads gloomy and serious. That makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode interfaces and moody brand work. White text on this hex code reaches about 17.0:1 contrast, well past AA, so even small type stays readable. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold so large areas don’t turn muddy.
Questions about #211733
What is #211733 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #211733 is rgb(33, 23, 51), in HSL hsl(261, 38%, 15%) and in CMYK 35%, 55%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #211733?
Dusty rose, muted gold, and warm beige all lift #211733 without fighting its low saturation. Avoid bright oranges, which make the purple read muddy. Dusty rose works especially well for a softer, quieter palette.
Is #211733 readable on white or black?
#211733 has a 17.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.