Color #213016 Color / Colour Code #213016
This page shows the hex color code for color #213016 (#213016). 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 #213016 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#213016 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 65, 95, and 125 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 95, 215, and 335 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #213016
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 95 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 95 to 140 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 95 with its complement at 275 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 #213016
Lightness variations at hue 95 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #213016
Design Use Cases for #213016
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #213016 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, #213016 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
#213016 falls in the green range (hue 95). 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 #213016 (hue 95) to its complement at hue 275. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 125. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #213016, #261631);
CSS Code for #213016
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Colors visually similar to #213016 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #213016 (#213016)
#213016 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 33 red, 48 green, and 22 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 95 degrees with 37% saturation and 14% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #213016 is 41/255 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 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 54% yellow, and 81% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #213016 against white is 14.01:1 and against black is 1.50:1. 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 #261631 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #213016. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2F3116 and #163119, 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 #213016?
- #213016 is Color #213016, a green color (colour) with RGB(33, 48, 22), HSL(95, 37%, 14%), and CMYK(31%, 0%, 54%, 81%). Its perceived brightness is 41/255.
- Is #213016 accessible for text?
- Against white, #213016 has a contrast ratio of 14.01:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.50:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #213016?
- The complementary colour is #261631 (hue 275). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2F3116 and #163119. The triadic palette adds #162131 and #311621 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #213016 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #213016; or rgb(33, 48, 22); or hsl(95, 37%, 14%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 95 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.