#21192C Hex Color
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#21192c is a dusty, near-black violet with minimal saturation. Because it sits so low on the lightness scale, it serves best as a moody background rather than a main accent color. It creates a high-contrast base for white type or bright neons, making it perfect for dark mode UI. The hex code for this serious, inky shade is #21192c.
Questions about #21192c
What is #21192c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #21192c is rgb(33, 25, 44), in HSL hsl(265, 28%, 14%) and in CMYK 25%, 43%, 0%, 83%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How should I use #21192c in a UI design?
#21192c excels as a primary background color for dark mode interfaces because it offers a softer alternative to pure black. It pairs exceptionally well with stark white typography or vibrant, neon-toned accent elements for a modern, high-contrast aesthetic.
Is #21192c considered a warm or cool color?
#21192c is a cool-toned, violet-based shade that carries subtle blue and purple undertones. Its desaturated nature makes it feel sophisticated and grounding, lacking the intense warmth associated with brown-based or earthy dark shades.
Is #21192c readable on white or black?
#21192c has a 16.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.