#214979 Hex Color
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#214979 is a dark, muted blue with cool, slightly gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a serious, dependable feel, suited to finance, security, government, and corporate interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.2:1 contrast, while brighter accents prevent large layouts from feeling gloomy. The hex code is #214979.
Questions about #214979
What is #214979 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #214979 is rgb(33, 73, 121), in HSL hsl(213, 57%, 30%) and in CMYK 73%, 40%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #214979?
#214979 pairs well with white, pale blue-gray, and restrained burgundy, which add contrast without weakening its formal character. Use warm off-white for softer layouts, or a muted amber accent when the design needs a focused visual signal.
Is #214979 readable on white or black?
#214979 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.