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#21211F Color Meaning and Information

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

#21211F Color Information

#21211F RGB value is (33, 33, 31). The hex color red value is 33, green is 33, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 3 percent, and lightness of 13 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent, 87 percent.

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#21211F Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #21211F 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
#21211F
RGB
rgb(33, 33, 31)
HSL
hsl(60°, 3%, 13%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 87%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 6%, 13%)
XYZ
1.4184 1.5100 1.5130
Yxy
1.5100 0.3194 0.3400
Hunter Lab
12.2882 -0.0019 0.0047
CIE-Lab
12.6713 -0.4843 1.3503

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow6 / 100 (6%)
Key (Black)87 / 100 (87%)
87%

Color Variations

#21211F 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

#21211F 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 #21211F 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+)

16.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #21211F 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

#21211F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #21211F;

Text Color

color: #21211F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #21211F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #21211F40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #21211F 0%, #191917 100%);

#21211F Color FAQs

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