#215249 Hex Color
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#215249 is a dark, muted teal with cool green and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, moody look while preserving calm and clarity. Use it as a dominant background for wellness, hospitality, or technology interfaces. White text provides about 8.9:1 contrast for strong readability. The hex code is #215249.
Questions about #215249
What is #215249 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #215249 is rgb(33, 82, 73), in HSL hsl(169, 43%, 23%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 11%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #215249?
#215249 pairs well with white, pale gray, sand, and muted copper tones, creating balanced palettes that soften its cool, low-saturation teal without losing its grounded, serious character. Use lighter companions for contrast and warmth in interfaces, branding, or hospitality spaces.
Is #215249 a warm or cool color?
#215249 reads as a cool, dark teal because its green hue is tempered by blue and gray undertones, while its low saturation keeps the shade restrained rather than vivid. That makes it feel calm, serious, and quietly natural.
Does white text work well on #215249?
#215249 provides about an 8.9:1 contrast ratio with white, which exceeds WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text and supports strong readability in accessible interface designs when rendered accurately.
Is #215249 readable on white or black?
#215249 has a 8.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.