#21220A Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated olive sits on the edge of black. Because #21220a is so moody and dim, it serves best as a dominant dark mode background rather than a standard accent. Pair it with crisp white or pale cream text for high legibility, as the 16.2:1 contrast ratio is excellent. It provides a serious, grounded base for heavy, industrial design projects.
Questions about #21220a
What is #21220a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #21220a is rgb(33, 34, 10), in HSL hsl(62, 55%, 9%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 71%, 87%.
Is #21220a suitable for UI text?
#21220a is far too dark to be used as readable body text, but it is an excellent choice for background surfaces. Because it sits on the edge of black, it offers a more organic, industrial feel than standard stark black backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #21220a?
This color anchors best when paired with high-contrast, warm neutrals like cream or soft off-whites to maintain readability. It can also support metallic accents or deep, muted earth tones if you want to lean into a heavy, serious design aesthetic.
Is #21220a readable on white or black?
#21220a has a 16.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.