#211F1A Hex Color
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A near-black grey with a faint warm cast, #211f1a sits closer to charcoal than black. It makes a solid base color for dark interfaces, giving white type plenty of contrast. Try it with muted brass or dusty blue accents when plain black feels too harsh.
Questions about #211f1a
What is #211f1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #211f1a is rgb(33, 31, 26), in HSL hsl(43, 12%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 21%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #211f1a?
#211f1a works best with soft brass, warm cream, or dusty sage, which lift its dark base without fighting it. Avoid pairing it with pure black, since the two read as muddy together.
Is #211f1a a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #211f1a reaches a contrast ratio of about 16.5:1, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires, so it supports body text and small type with room to spare.
How is #211f1a different from plain black?
It carries a slight warm, brownish undertone and less intensity, so it feels softer on screen. Interfaces built on it tend to look calmer than those built on pure #000000, especially in low light.
Is #211f1a readable on white or black?
#211f1a has a 16.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.