#212135 Hex Color
A moody, matte indigo with inky depth
#212135 is a dim, dusty indigo with an inky, matte finish. This highly unsaturated tone brings serious, moody weight to UI backgrounds and dark mode interfaces. Because of its intense darkness, it creates high contrast with white text, maintaining strong readability. Pair this hex code with soft, muted greys or dusty rose accents for a balanced, structured look in professional branding.
Questions about #212135
What is #212135 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #212135 is rgb(33, 33, 53), in HSL hsl(240, 23%, 17%) and in CMYK 38%, 38%, 0%, 79%.
How should I use #212135 in interface design?
#212135 serves as an excellent foundation for dark mode UI backgrounds because it is less harsh than pure black, providing a softer, more professional visual anchor. It maintains high readability when paired with clean, light-colored typography for better long-term viewing comfort.
What colors pair well with #212135?
This deep indigo works best when balanced by high-contrast white or very light neutrals to pop against its inky darkness. For a more sophisticated palette, try adding muted dusty rose or soft cool grey accents to break up the monochrome monotony.
Is #212135 readable on white or black?
#212135 has a 15.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.