#212325 Hex Color
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Not quite black, this grey carries a faint blue undertone that keeps it from reading flat. #212325 works best as a dark mode background or dominant base, where muted lightness creates calm, serious space. White text on this hex code hits about 15.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with warm amber or dusty rose accents to offset the ashiness.
Questions about #212325
What is #212325 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #212325 is rgb(33, 35, 37), in HSL hsl(210, 6%, 14%) and in CMYK 11%, 5%, 0%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #212325?
Warm accents like amber, terracotta, or dusty rose balance its cool undertone, while muted sage keeps things calm. For text and icons, white offers the strongest contrast at about 15.8:1.
Is #212325 a good choice for dark mode design?
Yes. Its low lightness and slight blue cast make it easier on the eyes than pure black, and it supports white body text at 15.8:1 contrast, far above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA minimum.
Is #212325 readable on white or black?
#212325 has a 15.76:1 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.