#211E1C Hex Color
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With its very low lightness and almost no saturation, #211e1c is a dark, ashy neutral with a faint warm-brown undertone. The hex code suits moody interfaces, architecture, typography, and minimal product design as a grounding base. White text reaches about 16.6:1 contrast here, making it practical for accessible dark backgrounds.
Questions about #211e1c
What is #211e1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #211e1c is rgb(33, 30, 28), in HSL hsl(24, 8%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 15%, 87%.
Is #211e1c warm or cool?
#211e1c reads slightly warm because its tiny red and green lead over blue create a brown cast beneath the near-black surface. That restrained warmth pairs well with sage or muted terracotta in grounded, editorial palettes.
Is #211e1c readable on white or black?
#211e1c has a 16.57:1 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.