#214828 Hex Color
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#214828 is an extremely dark, dusty green with deep, shadowy undertones. It functions best as a sophisticated alternative to black in UI branding or dark mode backgrounds. Because of its high density, white text achieves excellent readability against this shade. Pair it with soft cream or muted terracotta to keep the aesthetic feeling organic rather than harsh. The hex code for this color is #214828.
Questions about #214828
What is #214828 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #214828 is rgb(33, 72, 40), in HSL hsl(131, 37%, 21%) and in CMYK 54%, 0%, 44%, 72%.
What colors pair best with #214828 for a balanced design?
#214828 functions beautifully when paired with soft cream or muted terracotta to prevent the palette from feeling too heavy. These earthy, warm tones provide a necessary visual relief against the depth of this dark green, keeping the overall aesthetic organic and balanced.
Is #214828 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
#214828 works best as a background color rather than a text color because of its intense density and shadowy undertones. While white text reads exceptionally well against it, using this deep green as a primary background allows for a sophisticated, modern dark mode interface.
Is #214828 readable on white or black?
#214828 has a 10.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.