Information about #212B19 color

#212B19 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#212B19 falls into the Chartreuse Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(33, 43, 25) — 12.9% red, 16.9% green, 9.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 4 / 0 / 7 / 83. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#212B19 presents itself as a moderately toned yellow-green — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Top Gear (#24221A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are ProKnox Green (#1A331A) and Black Chestnut Oak (#252321).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(33, 43, 25)), which gives #212B19 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #212B19: 14.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:83), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #212B19 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#212B19 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#212B19 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #212B19

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Blackjack color link
Blackjack

#1D2020

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#212B19
  • RGB33, 43, 25
  • CMYK4, 0, 7, 83
  • CSSrgb(33, 43, 25)
  • HSL93°, 26%, 13%
  • HSL Precise93.333°, 26.471%, 13.333%
  • HSV93°, 42%, 17%
  • HSB93°, 42%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.098
  • GLSLvec3(0.129, 0.169, 0.098)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.129, 0.169, 0.098, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.129, 0.169, 0.098)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.8%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID212B19
  • DECIMAL ID2173721
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01