#242321 Hex Color
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Dark, dusty, and barely warmer than black, #242321 is a grey with a faint yellow undertone. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode interfaces and moody layouts, where it reads softer than pure black. White text sits comfortably on top at about 15.7:1 contrast. The hex code #242321 suits minimal, serious designs.
Questions about #242321
What is #242321 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #242321 is rgb(36, 35, 33), in HSL hsl(40, 4%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 8%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #242321?
Warm, earthy accents flatter #242321, since its faint yellow undertone pairs more naturally with terracotta, ochre, or olive than with cool blues. Pair it with off-white type to keep small text readable.
Is #242321 warm or cool?
Slightly warm. The red and green channels in #242321 sit just above the blue, leaving a faint yellow undertone that keeps it from reading as a cold, industrial grey. Next to true charcoal, the warmth shows.
Is #242321 readable on white or black?
#242321 has a 15.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.