#221F20 Hex Color
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This near-black, dusty grey provides a grounding base for professional designs that require high contrast. Because white text creates a 16.3:1 ratio against this background, #221f20 performs excellently as a dark mode canvas or footer color. Use this hex code to replace stark black for a softer, more modern look in minimal typography and UI interfaces.
Questions about #221f20
What is #221f20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #221f20 is rgb(34, 31, 32), in HSL hsl(340, 5%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 6%, 87%.
Why use #221f20 instead of pure black?
Using #221f20 creates a more natural, sophisticated visual depth because it avoids the harsh visual vibration of absolute black. It softens typography against white backgrounds while maintaining excellent high-contrast accessibility for professional interface designs and reading-heavy layouts.
What colors pair well with #221f20?
Because of its neutral, near-black quality, #221f20 works as a stable anchor for almost any palette. It looks particularly clean when paired with crisp white or soft cream backgrounds, and acts as a grounding force for vibrant accent colors.
Is #221f20 readable on white or black?
#221f20 has a 16.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.