#211A14 Hex Color
Dark Brown with a Smoky Edge
A near-black brown with a dusty, warm undertone. The hex code #211a14 reads gloomy and grounded, more ash than espresso. It shines as a dominant base in dark mode, where white text reaches about 17.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with muted terracotta or soft cream rather than bright white. A natural fit for coffee, chocolate, and vintage branding.
Questions about #211a14
What is #211a14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #211a14 is rgb(33, 26, 20), in HSL hsl(28, 25%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 39%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #211a14?
Muted terracotta, soft cream, and dusty sage all sit comfortably against #211a14. Skip bright whites and neons, which can make the brown look flat and muddy.
Is #211a14 readable on white or black?
#211a14 has a 17.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.