#215739 Hex Color
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Muted and shadowed, #215739 is a dark green with low lightness and restrained saturation. Its slightly cool, blue-leaning undertone gives designs a serious, grounded feel without the harshness of black. Use it as a dominant background for sustainability, finance, or organic branding, then add warm cream accents. White text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy. The hex code is #215739.
Questions about #215739
What is #215739 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #215739 is rgb(33, 87, 57), in HSL hsl(147, 45%, 24%) and in CMYK 62%, 0%, 34%, 66%.
Which colors pair well with #215739 in a design palette?
#215739 pairs well with cream and terracotta because their warmth offsets its shadowed blue-green cast without making the palette feel loud, especially when the green carries most of the layout and brighter accents mark key actions.
Is #215739 readable on white or black?
#215739 has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.