#21589F Hex Color
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Reach for #21589f when a design needs a steady, serious blue for dashboards, headers, or formal branding. This dark blue is dim and fairly muted, so it reads grounded rather than flashy. White text hits about 7.1:1 contrast on it, comfortably past AA for body copy. Pair it with softer grays (see how to make gray) instead of pure white, which can wash it out.
Questions about #21589f
What is #21589f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #21589f is rgb(33, 88, 159), in HSL hsl(214, 66%, 38%) and in CMYK 79%, 45%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #21589f?
Warm accents like terracotta, amber, and muted gold bring out the cool, dim character of #21589f. Soft grays work well as supporting tones, while large areas of pure white tend to flatten it.
Is #21589f readable on white or black?
#21589f has a 7.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.