#214985 Hex Color
Deep blue with steady authority
#214985 is a dark, cool blue with moderate saturation and a slightly muted finish. Its depth gives interfaces, finance brands, and government materials a serious, reliable feel. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 8.9:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for a richer formal palette. The hex code is #214985.
Questions about #214985
What is #214985 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #214985 is rgb(33, 73, 133), in HSL hsl(216, 60%, 33%) and in CMYK 75%, 45%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #214985?
The strongest pairings for #214985 include white for crisp contrast, burgundy for a formal accent, and pale blue or cool gray for a restrained interface palette. Use the darker blue as an anchor and keep lighter partners prominent for balance.
Does #214985 read as warm or cool?
#214985 reads as a cool, slightly muted blue because its blue channel is much stronger than its red and green channels. Its deep tone suggests reliability and control, making it suitable for finance, civic, technology, and professional interface design.
Is #214985 readable on white or black?
#214985 has a 8.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.