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#219742 color code is #219742. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #219742.

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#219742 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #219742 is 0.2285. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.77:1 against white and 5.57:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#219742 on white3.77:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#219742 on black5.57:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #2197423.77:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #2197425.57:1AA

#219742 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #219742?+
The hex code for #219742 is #219742. In RGB it's rgb(33, 151, 66), and in HSL it's hsl(137, 64%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #219742?+
#219742 in RGB is (33, 151, 66). Written in CSS: rgb(33, 151, 66).
What is the CMYK value of #219742?+
#219742 converts to CMYK(78%, 0%, 56%, 41%) for print. Hex equivalent is #219742.
Is #219742 a warm or cool color?+
#219742 (#219742) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 137° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #219742 belong to?+
#219742 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 137°, 64%, 36% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #219742 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#219742 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.77:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #219742?+
The nearest Pantone match for #219742 (#219742) is 4207 C Emerald Gem, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #219742 in design

Practical guidance for using #219742 (#219742) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#219742 (#219742) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.6:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #219742 (#219742) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#219742 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#219742 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #219742

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #219742 (#219742). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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