#211D1D Hex Color
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Reach for a dark grey like #211d1d when pure black feels too harsh. This hex code sits near black with a faint warm undertone, so it reads softer and less severe. White text scores about 16.7:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. Use it as a dominant base for dark mode UI, moody layouts, or typography, and pair it with muted gold or dusty blue.
Questions about #211d1d
What is #211d1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #211d1d is rgb(33, 29, 29), in HSL hsl(0, 6%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 12%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #211d1d?
Muted gold brings out its faint warm undertone, while dusty blue and cool taupe keep it grounded. Skip bright saturated accents, since they can look neon against a shade this dark.
Is #211d1d readable on white or black?
#211d1d has a 16.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.