#212821 Hex Color
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#212821 is an extremely dark, desaturated green that leans heavily into charcoal grey. Because it is so muted, it works best as a moody, organic alternative to pure black in web interfaces. The hex code for this shade is #212821, which offers high contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for clean, sustainable branding palettes or dark mode background applications.
Questions about #212821
What is #212821 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #212821 is rgb(33, 40, 33), in HSL hsl(120, 10%, 14%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 18%, 84%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Is #212821 a good substitute for pure black?
#212821 works exceptionally well as a softer, more organic alternative to #000000, especially in dark mode interfaces. It reduces eye strain while maintaining a high contrast ratio against white text, making it a professional choice for modern web design.
What color schemes pair effectively with #212821?
Is #212821 readable on white or black?
#212821 has a 15.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.