#21BC9D Hex Color
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#21bc9d is a cool, medium-light teal with a clean green undertone and moderately vivid saturation. Its soft clarity suits wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology designs without feeling childish. Use this hex color as a supporting brand tone or UI background, pairing it with navy or warm cream. Black text meets WCAG AA contrast, and the hex code is #21bc9d.
Questions about #21bc9d
What is #21bc9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #21bc9d is rgb(33, 188, 157), in HSL hsl(168, 70%, 43%) and in CMYK 82%, 0%, 16%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #21bc9d?
Does #21bc9d look warm or cool?
#21bc9d reads as a cool teal because its blue influence tempers the green undertone, giving it a crisp, fresh appearance rather than a yellowed or earthy feel. Its moderate saturation keeps the coolness approachable.
Is #21bc9d readable on white or black?
#21bc9d has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.