#212E1A color
The hex color #212E1A is a very dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 12.9% red, 18% green and 10.2% blue (33, 46, 26).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 28% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 43% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is Midnight Pines (#17240B), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.28:1).
#212E1A color codes
| HEX | #212E1A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(33, 46, 26) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(12.9%, 18%, 10.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 28%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 43%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 43%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(17.23, -10.21, 11.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(17.23, 15.13, 132.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.791, 2.352, 1.337) | |
| Decimal | 2174490 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #212E1A, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #212E1A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #212E1A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #212E1A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2f2b19Protanopia
no red cones#2d2a1bDeuteranopia
no green cones#212d29Tritanopia
no blue cones#2a2a2aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #212e1a; }
.text { color: #212e1a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #212e1a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(33 46 26 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #212e1a, #1a2e1d); }
Similar colors
#17240bMidnight Pines#112211Nightmare#172808Lindworm Green#223311Darkest Forest#113311Dark Serpent#2b2e26Marshland#1e231cUnderworld#032e0eHaunted Forest
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #212E1A?
- #212E1A is a very dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Midnight Pines. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #212E1A?
- The RGB value is 33, 46, 26: 33 red, 46 green and 26 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #212E1A?
- The complementary color is #271A2E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #212E1A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.47:1 and white text 14.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.