#214D7C Hex Color
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#214d7c is the navy of a police uniform: dark, steady, and slightly grayed. Its low saturation keeps it serious rather than bold, so it works best as a dominant base in finance, government, or corporate design. It flatters dusty blush and warm neutrals over stark white; see what colors make gray for a matching muted palette. White text reaches about 8.7:1 contrast here, clearing WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #214d7c
What is #214d7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #214d7c is rgb(33, 77, 124), in HSL hsl(211, 58%, 31%) and in CMYK 73%, 38%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #214d7c?
Dusty blush, warm taupe, and soft brass all flatter #214d7c. Its grayed undertone also reads richer against burgundy than against camel or stark white.
Is #214d7c readable on white or black?
#214d7c has a 8.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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.