Color #213508 Color / Colour Code #213508
This page shows the hex color code for color #213508 (#213508). The colour is a green tone with 74% saturation and 12% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #213508 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#213508 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 57, 87, and 117 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 87, 207, and 327 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #213508
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 87 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 87 to 132 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 87 with its complement at 267 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 #213508
Lightness variations at hue 87 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #213508
Design Use Cases for #213508
Vibrant Brand Color
#213508 has a strong 74% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 12% lightness, #213508 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
#213508 falls in the green range (hue 87). 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 #213508 (hue 87) to its complement at hue 267. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 117. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #213508, #1c0835);
CSS Code for #213508
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Colors visually similar to #213508 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #213508 (#213508)
#213508 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 33 red, 53 green, and 8 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 87 degrees with 74% saturation and 12% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #213508 is 42/255 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 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 85% yellow, and 79% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #213508 against white is 13.31:1 and against black is 1.58:1. 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 #1C0835 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #213508. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #353308 and #0A3508, 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 #213508?
- #213508 is Color #213508, a green color (colour) with RGB(33, 53, 8), HSL(87, 74%, 12%), and CMYK(38%, 0%, 85%, 79%). Its perceived brightness is 42/255.
- Is #213508 accessible for text?
- Against white, #213508 has a contrast ratio of 13.31:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.58:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #213508?
- The complementary colour is #1C0835 (hue 267). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #353308 and #0A3508. The triadic palette adds #082135 and #350821 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #213508 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #213508; or rgb(33, 53, 8); or hsl(87, 74%, 12%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 87 74% 12%; 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.