#211D1F Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and faintly warm, #211d1f is a grey shade that sits just off black with a soft red undertone. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode UI, moody photography layouts, or minimal branding. White text hits about 16.7:1 contrast on this hex code, well past WCAG AA, so small body type stays readable.
Questions about #211d1f
What is #211d1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #211d1f is rgb(33, 29, 31), in HSL hsl(330, 6%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 6%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #211d1f?
#211d1f pairs well with muted terracotta, dusty mauve, or a soft oat tone, which bring warmth without breaking its low-key mood. Cooler options like pale sage or slate blue add contrast if you want the grey to read more neutral.
Is #211d1f warm or cool?
#211d1f reads slightly warm because its red channel (RGB 33, 29, 31) edges out green and blue. The tint is faint, so most viewers will simply see a deep grey unless it sits next to a cooler dark tone.
Is #211d1f readable on white or black?
#211d1f has a 16.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.