#214887 Hex Color
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A dark, moderately saturated blue, #214887 has a cool navy cast without looking nearly black. Its shaded depth gives interfaces and brand systems a serious, dependable feel, making it useful as a dominant base for finance, security, government, and technology designs. The hex code #214887 also supports clear white body text, with about a 9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #214887
What is #214887 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #214887 is rgb(33, 72, 135), in HSL hsl(217, 61%, 33%) and in CMYK 76%, 47%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #214887?
Pair #214887 with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a restrained monochromatic palette, or warm orange tones for complementary energy; softer neutrals can reduce the formal feel. Use the color wheel and contrast checker to fine-tune text and background combinations.
Is #214887 warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#214887 reads as a cool, dark blue because its navy-leaning hue carries little warmth; it works well for navigation, headers, dashboards, and brand backgrounds that need a calm, dependable, professional mood.
Is #214887 readable on white or black?
#214887 has a 8.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.34:1 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.