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#21211E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #21211E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#21211E Color Information

#21211E RGB value is (33, 33, 30). The hex color red value is 33, green is 33, and blue is 30. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 5 percent, and lightness of 12 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 9 percent, 87 percent.

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#21211E Color Meaning

Color #21211E conveys earthy strength, introspective depth, and disciplined energy. In color psychology, #21211E encourages focus, emotional steadiness, and thoughtful observation. In cultures and history, color #21211E appears in traditional architecture, natural dyes, and craftwork, symbolizing resilience, groundedness, and understated authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #21211E embodies rooted awareness, measured action, and patient reflection. #21211E supports mindful engagement and disciplined presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #21211E across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#21211E
RGB
rgb(33, 33, 30)
HSL
hsl(60°, 5%, 12%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 9%, 87%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 9%, 13%)
XYZ
1.4054 1.5048 1.4447
Yxy
1.5048 0.3227 0.3455
Hunter Lab
12.2670 -0.0028 0.0070
CIE-Lab
12.6384 -0.7192 2.0288

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue30 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow9 / 100 (9%)
Key (Black)87 / 100 (87%)
87%

Color Variations

#21211E harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#21211E harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #21211E for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #21211E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#21211E

protanopia

#21211f

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #21211E;

Text Color

color: #21211E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #21211E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #21211E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #21211E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #21211E 0%, #181815 100%);

#21211E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #21211E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.