#21444C Hex Color
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#21444c is a dark, muted cyan with gray-green undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, atmospheric feel suited to technology, aerospace, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with warm ivory or rust accents, though it can look heavy across large layouts. White text achieves about 10.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #21444c.
Questions about #21444c
What is #21444c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #21444c is rgb(33, 68, 76), in HSL hsl(191, 39%, 21%) and in CMYK 57%, 11%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #21444c?
Warm ivory and rust pair well with #21444c, adding light contrast and restrained warmth while preserving its grounded, atmospheric character in interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand systems without making the palette feel overly bright.
Does #21444c work well as a background color?
#21444c works well as a dominant background for serious, atmospheric designs, especially technology or aerospace interfaces, but its dark value can feel heavy across large layouts; balance it with light text and warmer accents.
Does #21444c read as warm or cool?
#21444c reads as a cool, dark cyan because its blue-green hue is paired with low saturation and gray-green undertones, giving it a serious, technical mood rather than a bright or tropical feel.
Is #21444c readable on white or black?
#21444c has a 10.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 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.