#214490 Hex Color
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#214490 is a dark, moderately saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, dependable feel, making it effective for finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which provides about 9.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #214490.
Questions about #214490
What is #214490 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #214490 is rgb(33, 68, 144), in HSL hsl(221, 63%, 35%) and in CMYK 77%, 53%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #214490?
#214490 pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and warm neutrals, while muted orange or amber accents add energy without overwhelming its dark, violet-leaning blue character in interface details.
Where does #214490 work well in design?
#214490 works well for headers, navigation, buttons, and large backgrounds in finance, security, government, and corporate interfaces, where its dark blue tone supports a stable, authoritative mood without feeling overly bright.
Is #214490 readable on white or black?
#214490 has a 9.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.