#214968 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a professional, authoritative weight suitable for corporate branding or secure interface design. It functions best as a dominant base color because of its deep, muted character. Because of its 9.5:1 contrast ratio against white, it remains highly readable for UI elements. Pair #214968 with soft, warm grays rather than pure white to avoid a harsh, clinical look.
Questions about #214968
What is #214968 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #214968 is rgb(33, 73, 104), in HSL hsl(206, 52%, 27%) and in CMYK 68%, 30%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #214968 in UI design?
This deep blue works best when balanced with soft, warm grays to soften its authoritative, clinical edge. Avoid pairing #214968 with pure white text, as the high contrast can sometimes feel harsh for long-form reading in digital interfaces.
Is #214968 readable on white or black?
#214968 has a 9.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.