#211816 Hex Color
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A nearly black red with muted brown undertones, #211816 feels serious, shadowed, and intense. Its low lightness suits moody backgrounds, dark-mode interfaces, and dramatic branding, while warm ivory or copper accents add definition. The hex code #211816 supports white text at about a 17.4:1 contrast ratio, making it practical for readable interface content.
Questions about #211816
What is #211816 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #211816 is rgb(33, 24, 22), in HSL hsl(11, 20%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 33%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #211816?
#211816 pairs well with warm ivory, copper, muted beige, and soft gold because these accents add definition while preserving its serious, warm character; use them for text, borders, icons, or small emphasis areas.
Does #211816 read as warm or cool?
#211816 reads as a warm near-black because its red base is softened by muted brown undertones, giving it a serious, intimate mood rather than the crisp neutrality of a true black.
Is #211816 readable on white or black?
#211816 has a 17.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.