#21292B Hex Color
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#21292b is a heavily muted, dark charcoal with faint cyan undertones. It functions best as a sophisticated, moody background or a primary base for modern tech interfaces. Because it offers high readability with white text, this hex code excels in dark mode designs where you need seriousness and depth. Pair it with crisp white or soft silver to prevent the shade from feeling too muddy or flat.
Questions about #21292b
What is #21292b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #21292b is rgb(33, 41, 43), in HSL hsl(192, 13%, 15%) and in CMYK 23%, 5%, 0%, 83%.
Does #21292b work better for text or backgrounds?
#21292b functions best as a background color, particularly in dark mode designs where it creates a professional, moody foundation. Because it is a very dark shade, white or very light text provides the necessary contrast for comfortable reading.
What colors pair well with #21292b?
Pair #21292b with crisp white or soft silver to maintain a clean, modern aesthetic that prevents the color from appearing muddy. For accent colors, muted mint or desaturated teals harmonize perfectly with its faint cyan undertone.
Is #21292b readable on white or black?
#21292b has a 14.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 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.