#21462B Hex Color
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A dark, muted forest green with a gray undertone. The hex code #21462b works well as a background in dark mode UI, moody branding, and eco or finance designs, and white text stays readable on it at about 10.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #21462b
What is #21462b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #21462b is rgb(33, 70, 43), in HSL hsl(136, 36%, 20%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 39%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #21462b?
White text reads most clearly on #21462b, reaching about 10.6:1 contrast. For palettes, pair it with warm cream or a soft dusty sage to lift its darkness without clashing.
Does #21462b read warm or cool?
Despite being a green, #21462b leans neutral and cool because of its heavy gray undertone and very low saturation. Use it when you want a natural shade that avoids bright, grassy greens.
Where does #21462b work best in a design?
Treat #21462b as a dominant base rather than an accent. Its low lightness makes it a strong dark mode background, footer band, or header color for eco, finance, and gardening brands.
Is #21462b readable on white or black?
#21462b has a 10.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.