#21212E Color Meaning and Information

#21212E Color Information

#21212E RGB value is (33, 33, 46). The hex color red value is 33, green is 33, and blue is 46. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 28 percent, 28 percent, 0 percent, 82 percent.

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#21212E Color Meaning

Color #21212E conveys introspective depth, measured intellect, and composed neutrality. #21212E dark gray-blue evokes twilight skies and stormy seas. Psychologically, color #21212E enhances reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional restraint. Designers apply #21212E in professional or contemplative schemes. Symbolically, color #21212E represents wisdom, discretion, and thoughtful observation. Cultural meanings tie #21212E to scholarship, maritime tradition, and disciplined creativity. Spiritually, color #21212E embodies thoughtful reflection and balanced perspective.

Color Conversion

Convert #21212E 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

#21212E

RGB

rgb(33, 33, 46)

HSL

hsl(240°, 16%, 15%)

CMYK

cmyk(28%, 28%, 0%, 82%)

HSV

hsv(240°, 28%, 18%)

XYZ

1.6642 1.6083 2.8075

Yxy

1.6083 0.2737 0.2645

Hunter Lab

12.6819 0.0160 -0.0395

CIE-Lab

13.2806 3.6255 -8.6019

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red33 / 255 (13%)

13%

Green33 / 255 (13%)

13%

Blue46 / 255 (18%)

18%

CMYK Values

Cyan28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Magenta28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)82 / 100 (82%)

82%

Color Variations

#21212E 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

#21212E 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 #21212E 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#21212E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #21212E 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

#21212E

protanopia

#21212b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #21212E;

Text Color

color: #21212E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #21212E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #21212E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #21212E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #21212E 0%, #16161f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #21212E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.