#212526 Hex Color
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#212526 is a dark, muted neutral with subtle cool undertones and an ashy finish. Its serious, restrained character suits moody interfaces, architectural branding, and minimal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white typography, which reaches about 15.5:1 contrast. The hex code #212526 adds depth without competing with brighter accents.
Questions about #212526
What is #212526 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #212526 is rgb(33, 37, 38), in HSL hsl(192, 7%, 14%) and in CMYK 13%, 3%, 0%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #212526?
#212526 pairs well with white, soft gray, muted blue, and restrained warm accents, creating clear contrast without making the palette feel harsh; use brighter colors sparingly for buttons, links, or other focal points.
Does #212526 look warm or cool?
#212526 reads as a cool neutral because its near-black base carries subtle blue-green undertones rather than red or yellow warmth, giving dark interfaces an ashy, controlled appearance and restrained visual weight.
Where does #212526 work well?
#212526 works well as a dominant background for moody interfaces, architectural branding, minimalist layouts, dashboards, and editorial sections where you want visual depth without competing with brighter accents or white typography.
Is #212526 readable on white or black?
#212526 has a 15.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.