#201F1D

Color Values

HEX

#201F1D

RGB

32, 31, 29

HSL

40.0, 4.9%, 12.0%

HSV

40.0, 9.4%, 12.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.1%, 9.4%, 87.5%

OKLCH

0.2396 0.004 84.6

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: NCS S 9000-N Near Black

Color Psychology

Dark grays and charcoals project authority, formality, and sophisticated restraint. They are the color of graphite, storm clouds, and evening suits, carrying weight without the absolute finality of black. These tones suggest seriousness and expertise tempered by subtle warmth.

Design Usage

Dark gray is the preferred text color over pure black for reducing eye strain on light backgrounds. It serves as the standard dark-mode surface color in Material Design and other major design systems. Pair it with a single vivid accent color for a minimal, high-impact visual hierarchy.