#215D82 Hex Color
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#215d82 is a dark, muted blue with a steel-gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps the mood calm and serious, so it suits finance, security, and technology branding better than bright blues. Use it as a dominant base in dark UI, where white text reads clearly at about 7.1:1 contrast. For supporting neutrals, muted warm grays work well, and mixing gray with a blue bias keeps the palette cohesive.
Questions about #215d82
What is #215d82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #215d82 is rgb(33, 93, 130), in HSL hsl(203, 60%, 32%) and in CMYK 75%, 28%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #215d82?
Muted gold, warm grays, and burgundy all flatter its gray undertone. Avoid bright cyans, which make this blue look dull by comparison.
Is #215d82 readable on white or black?
#215d82 has a 7.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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.