#21302E Hex Color
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This near-black, muted teal carries a dusty, inky quality that reads as sophisticated rather than purely dark. The hex code #21302e works best as a moody background or a primary UI anchor. Because it is highly legible with white text, it creates a grounded, serious aesthetic. Pair this shade with soft creams or warm metallic accents to prevent it from feeling too heavy in larger applications.
Questions about #21302e
What is #21302e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #21302e is rgb(33, 48, 46), in HSL hsl(172, 19%, 16%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 4%, 81%.
Does #21302e work well as a primary background color?
#21302e functions excellently as a sophisticated, moody background because it provides a grounded alternative to pure black. Its inky, teal undertones prevent it from feeling too harsh, making it highly legible when paired with clean, white typography.
What accent colors complement #21302e?
Is #21302e readable on white or black?
#21302e has a 13.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.