#214080 Hex Color
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#214080 is a dark, cool blue with a muted, slightly violet cast and enough saturation to feel steady rather than dull. The hex code works well as a dominant UI background, especially in finance, technology, and corporate layouts. White text has about 10:1 contrast against it, making small body text readable, while warm burgundy adds a refined accent.
Questions about #214080
What is #214080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #214080 is rgb(33, 64, 128), in HSL hsl(220, 59%, 32%) and in CMYK 74%, 50%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #214080?
The strongest pairings for #214080 include warm burgundy and muted terracotta, which offset its cool, dark base without making the palette feel harsh in editorial, corporate, or interface work across print and screen layouts. Reserve brighter accents for small details so the blue remains the visual anchor.
Is #214080 readable on white or black?
#214080 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.