#215263 Hex Color

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Dark cyan with a dull, ashy edge. #215263 sits low in saturation, so it reads moody and serious rather than bright. That restraint makes it a strong 60% base for dark mode UIs, dashboards, and tech or aerospace branding. White text passes easily on it at roughly 8.6:1 contrast. It pairs well with warm rust or a soft gray.

Questions about #215263

What is #215263 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #215263 is rgb(33, 82, 99), in HSL hsl(195, 50%, 26%) and in CMYK 67%, 17%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #215263?
Warm accents like rust, amber, or terracotta bring out its cool side, while muted neutrals keep it calm. Avoid bright cyans next to it, they wash out its subdued character.
Is #215263 readable on white or black?
#215263 has a 8.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.