#216F59 Hex Color
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Somewhere between pine needles and bottle glass, this dark, muted teal carries a cool, serious mood. The hex code #216f59 works best as a dominant base in wellness or tech palettes, and white text stays readable over it at about 6.0:1 contrast. It leans closer to how to make green than to blue, with a subdued gray undertone.
Questions about #216f59
What is #216f59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #216f59 is rgb(33, 111, 89), in HSL hsl(163, 54%, 28%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 20%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #216f59?
Warm neutrals flatter it more than pure white, which can wash it out at large sizes. Try charcoal for type, soft cream for backgrounds, and a muted terracotta accent if you want gentle warmth against its cool base.
Is #216f59 readable on white or black?
#216f59 has a 6.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.