#213E88 Hex Color
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This dark, cool blue carries a heavy, serious presence suitable for corporate branding or institutional design. Its high saturation makes it a grounded choice for large backgrounds, and white text maintains excellent readability against its depth. Use #213e88 as a reliable base color where professionalism is the priority. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold accents for a traditional, authoritative aesthetic.
Questions about #213e88
What is #213e88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #213e88 is rgb(33, 62, 136), in HSL hsl(223, 61%, 33%) and in CMYK 76%, 54%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #213e88 work well for body text?
#213e88 provides excellent readability when used as dark text on a crisp white or light gray background. Because of its deep saturation, it functions as a more interesting, sophisticated alternative to standard black in high-contrast designs.
What colors pair best with #213e88?
This deep blue balances perfectly with warm, muted metallics like gold or brass to create an authoritative aesthetic. For a more modern feel, it also provides a strong foundation when paired with crisp cream or soft off-white neutrals.
Is #213e88 readable on white or black?
#213e88 has a 9.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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.