#251721 Hex Color
Dusty Magenta With an Ink-Dark Edge
Reach for #251721 when a design needs a background darker and softer than plain black. This dark magenta sits close to grey, its dusty red undertone reading subdued instead of loud. It works best as a dominant base in moody branding, nightlife layouts, or dark mode UI, where it flatters dusty rose and muted gold. White text on it hits about 17.2:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #251721
What is #251721 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #251721 is rgb(37, 23, 33), in HSL hsl(317, 23%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 11%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #251721?
Dusty rose, muted gold, and warm grey all flatter #251721 without fighting its low saturation. Its red undertone makes warm neutrals a safer match than cool blues. Keep bright accents small so the shade stays moody instead of muddy.
Is #251721 readable on white or black?
#251721 has a 17.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.