#212328 Hex Color
A soft, sophisticated near-black for interfaces
This near-black grey provides a serious, muted anchor for modern dark mode interfaces. Its heavy saturation makes it an excellent dominant background color that feels softer than pure black. Because it maintains high contrast for white text, readability stays sharp even in smaller font sizes. The hex code for this neutral shade is #212328, which works best when paired with desaturated blues or muted copper accents.
Questions about #212328
What is #212328 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #212328 is rgb(33, 35, 40), in HSL hsl(223, 10%, 14%) and in CMYK 18%, 13%, 0%, 84%.
How does #212328 compare to using pure black in UI design?
#212328 offers a softer visual experience by reducing eye strain often caused by the harsh contrast of absolute black. It provides a more natural, sophisticated foundation for dark mode interfaces while maintaining excellent readability for white and light-colored text.
What color palettes work best with #212328?
This shade serves as a versatile neutral that pairs exceptionally well with cool, desaturated blues or soft, muted copper tones. Because it is a near-black grey, it also creates a balanced look when combined with subtle teals or muted golds.
Is #212328 readable on white or black?
#212328 has a 15.72:1 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.