#212324 Hex Color
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Reach for this shade when plain black feels too harsh. Dark grey #212324 sits one step above black with a faint cool undertone, which makes it a strong base for dark mode interfaces. The hex code reads nearly neutral, so white text hits about 15.8:1 contrast behind it. Pair it with amber or burnt orange accents to keep large surfaces from feeling flat.
Questions about #212324
What is #212324 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #212324 is rgb(33, 35, 36), in HSL hsl(200, 4%, 14%) and in CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 86%.
What text color works best on a #212324 background?
White text gives the strongest readability, with a contrast ratio around 15.8:1 against #212324. That clears WCAG AA and AAA for body text at any size. Lighter greys around 70% lightness also stay readable.
Does #212324 read warm or cool?
It leans slightly cool. The blue channel sits a touch higher than red, giving this near-black grey a subtle cold cast that suits dark interfaces and moody palettes.
Is #212324 readable on white or black?
#212324 has a 15.78:1 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.