#241F2B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #241f2b is a dusky purple with gray, violet, and inky undertones. Its low lightness gives interfaces and branding a serious, mysterious mood, while its matte quality suits luxury, spiritual, and moody designs. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #241f2b.
Questions about #241f2b
What is #241f2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #241f2b is rgb(36, 31, 43), in HSL hsl(265, 16%, 15%) and in CMYK 16%, 28%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #241f2b?
#241f2b pairs well with white, soft gray, and muted mauve for balanced contrast; warm accents such as terracotta can soften its cool, inky base without overwhelming a dark interface or luxury-inspired palette.
Is #241f2b warm or cool?
#241f2b reads as a cool, dusky purple because its violet and gray undertones outweigh any warmth. That cooler cast supports quiet, serious layouts, especially when balanced with warm neutrals or restrained earthy accents.
Is #241f2b readable on white or black?
#241f2b has a 16.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.