Black Brown (#212121) Color Information
Black Brown (#212121) RGB value is (33, 33, 33). The hex color red value is 33, green is 33, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 0 percent, and lightness of 13 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent, 87 percent.
Black Brown (#212121) Color Meaning
Black Brown (#212121) conveys earthy strength, introspective depth, and disciplined energy. In color psychology, it encourages focus, emotional steadiness, and thoughtful observation. In cultures and history, Black Brown (#212121) appears in traditional architecture, natural dyes, and craftwork, symbolizing resilience, groundedness, and understated authority. From a spiritual perspective, Black Brown (#212121) embodies rooted awareness, measured action, and patient reflection. It supports mindful engagement and disciplined presence.
Convert Black Brown (#212121) 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.
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Black Brown (#212121) 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.
Black Brown (#212121) 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
(WCAG 2.1) Test Black Brown (#212121) 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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UI Components
See how #212121 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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Black Brown (#212121) Color FAQs
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