#21766C Hex Color
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#21766c is a cool, desaturated teal with a sense of clarity. Because it provides a 5.4:1 contrast ratio, white text remains highly legible against it. This makes it a reliable choice for tech interfaces where readability matters. When you want to see how to make gray look less sterile, pair this color with warm neutrals. The hex code is #21766c.
Questions about #21766c
What is #21766c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #21766c is rgb(33, 118, 108), in HSL hsl(173, 56%, 30%) and in CMYK 72%, 0%, 8%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #21766c for a balanced palette?
Because #21766c is a cool, desaturated tone, it pairs best with warm neutrals like soft cream or light taupe to create a balanced, non-sterile look. You can also ground the design by using charcoal for text or dark accents.
Is #21766c readable on white or black?
#21766c has a 5.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.