Color #213913 Color / Colour Code #213913
This page shows the hex color code for color #213913 (#213913). The colour is a green tone with 50% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #213913 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#213913 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 68, 98, and 128 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 98, 218, and 338 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #213913
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 98 and saturation at 50%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 98 to 143 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 98 with its complement at 278 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 #213913
Lightness variations at hue 98 and 50% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #213913
Design Use Cases for #213913
Balanced UI Color
At 50% saturation, #213913 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#213913 at 15% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#213913 falls in the green range (hue 98). 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 #213913 (hue 98) to its complement at hue 278. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 128. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #213913, #2b1339);
CSS Code for #213913
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About Color #213913 (#213913)
#213913 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 33 red, 57 green, and 19 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 98 degrees with 50% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #213913 is 45/255 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 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 67% yellow, and 78% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #213913 against white is 12.66:1 and against black is 1.66:1. 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 #2B1339 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #213913. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #343913 and #133918, 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 #213913?
- #213913 is Color #213913, a green color (colour) with RGB(33, 57, 19), HSL(98, 50%, 15%), and CMYK(42%, 0%, 67%, 78%). Its perceived brightness is 45/255.
- Is #213913 accessible for text?
- Against white, #213913 has a contrast ratio of 12.66:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.66:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #213913?
- The complementary colour is #2B1339 (hue 278). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #343913 and #133918. The triadic palette adds #132139 and #391321 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #213913 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #213913; or rgb(33, 57, 19); or hsl(98, 50%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 98 50% 15%; 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.