#21564E Hex Color
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This dark, dusty teal carries a muted intensity that feels both serious and grounded. Because of its low saturation, #21564e works well as a grounding base for corporate branding or moody web backgrounds. It creates a high-contrast foundation when paired with crisp white text. Use this hex code sparingly as an accent to avoid muddying your layout with too much shadow.
Questions about #21564e
What is #21564e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #21564e is rgb(33, 86, 78), in HSL hsl(171, 45%, 23%) and in CMYK 62%, 0%, 9%, 66%.
What colors pair well with the dark teal of #21564e?
This deep, dusty teal looks best when paired with crisp, high-contrast neutrals like off-white or soft cream to maintain readability. For accent colors, it works beautifully alongside warm metallic golds or a subtle, muted terracotta to create an earthy yet sophisticated visual balance.
Does #21564e work for text or backgrounds?
#21564e functions best as a solid, dark background color because of its heavy, grounded visual weight. If you use it for text, ensure the type is set in a very light, bright color to maintain accessible contrast ratios against such a dark, desaturated tone.
Is #21564e readable on white or black?
#21564e has a 8.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.