Color #163021 Color / Colour Code #163021
This page shows the hex color code for color #163021 (#163021). The colour is a green tone with 37% saturation and 14% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #163021 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#163021 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 115, 145, and 175 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 145, 265, and 25 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #163021
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 145 and saturation at 37%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 145 to 190 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 145 with its complement at 325 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #163021
Lightness variations at hue 145 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #163021
Design Use Cases for #163021
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #163021 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 14% lightness, #163021 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Success & Growth Indicators
#163021 falls in the green range (hue 145). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #163021 (hue 145) to its complement at hue 325. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 175. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #163021, #311626);
CSS Code for #163021
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About Color #163021 (#163021)
#163021 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 22 red, 48 green, and 33 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 145 degrees with 37% saturation and 14% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #163021 is 39/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 54% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow, and 81% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #163021 against white is 14.20:1 and against black is 1.48:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #311626 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #163021. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #193116 and #16312F, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #163021?
- #163021 is Color #163021, a green color (colour) with RGB(22, 48, 33), HSL(145, 37%, 14%), and CMYK(54%, 0%, 31%, 81%). Its perceived brightness is 39/255.
- Is #163021 accessible for text?
- Against white, #163021 has a contrast ratio of 14.20:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.48:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #163021?
- The complementary colour is #311626 (hue 325). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #193116 and #16312F. The triadic palette adds #211631 and #312116 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #163021 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #163021; or rgb(22, 48, 33); or hsl(145, 37%, 14%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 145 37% 14%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.