#212BE0 Hex Color
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A saturated blue that sits between cobalt and ultramarine, #212be0 reads deeper and cooler than royal blue. Its high saturation keeps it from going muddy, though it can feel heavy across large areas, so it works best as a dark mode base or a bold accent rather than fine detail. White text clears WCAG AA on it with roughly 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this deep blue is #212be0.
Questions about #212be0
What is #212be0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #212be0 is rgb(33, 43, 224), in HSL hsl(237, 75%, 50%) and in CMYK 85%, 81%, 0%, 12%.
What text color works best on #212be0?
White text on #212be0 reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body copy. Black text falls far short of that threshold, so keep type light on this shade.
What colors pair well with #212be0?
Warm contrasts like terracotta, amber, or gold offset its cool saturation nicely. Muted grays and off-whites keep it grounded in UI layouts without competing for attention.
Is #212be0 readable on white or black?
#212be0 has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.