#21534C Hex Color
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Close to deep spruce or dark slate, this muted teal carries a gray undertone that keeps it subdued. #21534c works best as a dominant base in wellness or tech branding, where white text reaches about 8.7:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty coral or warm brass to lift its gloom. The hex code reads cooler and darker than standard teal.
Questions about #21534c
What is #21534c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #21534c is rgb(33, 83, 76), in HSL hsl(172, 43%, 23%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 8%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #21534c?
Warm, dusty contrasts flatter this teal best. Try a muted coral, soft brass, or sandy beige to balance its cool gray undertone, while cream or off-white keeps text layouts clean.
Is #21534c readable on white or black?
#21534c has a 8.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.