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#21B083 color code is #21B083. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #21b083.

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#21B083 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #21B083 is 0.3301. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.76:1 against white and 7.60:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#21B083 on white2.76:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#21B083 on black7.60:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #21B0832.76:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #21B0837.60:1AAA

#21B083 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #21B083?+
The hex code for #21B083 is #21B083. In RGB it's rgb(33, 176, 131), and in HSL it's hsl(161, 68%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #21B083?+
#21B083 in RGB is (33, 176, 131). Written in CSS: rgb(33, 176, 131).
What is the CMYK value of #21B083?+
#21B083 converts to CMYK(81%, 0%, 26%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #21B083.
Is #21b083 a warm or cool color?+
#21B083 (#21B083) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 161° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #21b083 belong to?+
#21B083 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 161°, 68%, 41% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #21b083 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#21B083 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.76:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #21b083?+
The nearest Pantone match for #21B083 (#21B083) is 3228 C Deep Seafoam, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #21B083 in design

Practical guidance for using #21b083 (#21B083) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#21B083 (#21B083) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #21B083 (#21B083) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal 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

#21B083 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

#21B083 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 #21B083

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #21b083 (#21B083). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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