#216483 Hex Color
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Dark, muted blue with a cool teal undertone, #216483 feels serious, dependable, and controlled. Its subdued lightness suits finance, security, government, healthcare, and technology interfaces without looking harsh. Use it as a dominant background or supporting brand tone, pairing it with warm ivory or copper. White text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, so the hex code #216483 supports accessible body text.
Questions about #216483
What is #216483 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #216483 is rgb(33, 100, 131), in HSL hsl(199, 60%, 32%) and in CMYK 75%, 24%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #216483?
#216483 pairs well with warm ivory for softer contrast and copper or terracotta accents for warmth, while charcoal can support a restrained interface without competing with its cool teal undertone.
Where does #216483 work best in a design?
#216483 suits finance, security, government, healthcare, and technology interfaces because its dark, muted blue tone feels dependable and controlled without the severity of near-black navy.
Is #216483 readable on white or black?
#216483 has a 6.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.