#213314 Hex Color
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This desaturated, muddy lime creates a moody base for dark UI designs. #213314 works well as a grounding background that allows brighter accent colors to pop without visual clutter. Because white text offers excellent readability against this dark tone, it functions as a functional alternative to pure black. The hex code #213314 provides a serious, organic feel suitable for gaming or nature-focused branding.
Questions about #213314
What is #213314 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #213314 is rgb(33, 51, 20), in HSL hsl(95, 44%, 14%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 61%, 80%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Why use #213314 instead of plain black in UI design?
Using #213314 provides a softer, more organic feel than pure black while maintaining excellent legibility for light text. This dark, muddy olive creates visual depth and reduces eye strain, making it a superior choice for professional dark mode interfaces.
What colors pair well with #213314?
This shade pairs beautifully with creamy white for high-contrast text or soft dusty rose for a subtle, earthy accent. Because #213314 is desaturated, it allows brighter, warmer neutrals or metallic tones to stand out against it without competing.
Is #213314 readable on white or black?
#213314 has a 13.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.