#214571 Hex Color
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#214571 is a dark, muted navy blue with cool undertones and low saturation. Its deep value gives layouts a serious, controlled feel without the starkness of near-black. The hex code #214571 works well as a dominant background for finance, security, government, or corporate interfaces. White text remains highly readable, with about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #214571
What is #214571 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #214571 is rgb(33, 69, 113), in HSL hsl(213, 55%, 29%) and in CMYK 71%, 39%, 0%, 56%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #214571?
#214571 pairs well with muted burgundy, soft cream, and cool gray because its dark, low-saturation blue gives warmer accents and pale neutrals enough separation. Use burgundy for restrained emphasis and cream for readable supporting surfaces.
Is #214571 readable on white or black?
#214571 has a 9.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.