#213537 Hex Color
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Not quite navy and not quite teal, the hex code #213537 sits in a dim, grayed space between blue and green. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, so treat it as a dark UI background or moody brand base rather than an accent. White text reads clearly on it at about 12.9:1 contrast. Pair it with copper or soft coral so palettes built on it don’t go flat.
Questions about #213537
What is #213537 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #213537 is rgb(33, 53, 55), in HSL hsl(185, 25%, 17%) and in CMYK 40%, 4%, 0%, 78%.
What text color works best on #213537?
White text is the safest choice, reading at about 12.9:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text. Dark text on this shade fails contrast, so keep type light.
What colors pair well with #213537?
Is #213537 readable on white or black?
#213537 has a 12.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.