#21421E Hex Color
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Myrtle is a dark, desaturated forest green with a heavy, muted quality. It provides a grounded base for sustainability-focused brands or moody UI interfaces. Because of its low lightness, white text offers excellent readability against this shade. The hex code for Myrtle is #21421e. Pair it with soft creams or warm beige tones to prevent the overall design from feeling too oppressive or murky.
Questions about Myrtle
What is the hex code for Myrtle?
Myrtle is #21421e. In RGB that is rgb(33, 66, 30), in HSL hsl(115, 38%, 19%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 55%, 74%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How should I balance Myrtle #21421e in a design?
Myrtle #21421e pairs best with cream or warm beige to prevent the deep green from feeling too heavy or murky. Because it is so dark, avoid using other dark colors nearby, as they will cause the design to lose contrast and clarity.
Is #21421e suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
#21421e acts as an excellent background for accessibility because it is dark enough to provide high contrast with white text. It remains highly readable in UI design, especially when used in full-width hero sections or dark mode branding applications.
Is Myrtle readable on white or black?
Myrtle has a 11.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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.