#216999 Hex Color

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Mid-tone and unsaturated, #216999 reads as a professional, cool-headed blue. Its restrained character makes it a natural choice for corporate interfaces, security platforms, and financial branding where stability is paramount. The hex code #216999 offers enough contrast to support small white text, making it highly readable for UI elements. Pair it with warm, desaturated greys to soften its clinical edge in larger background applications.

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What is #216999 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #216999 is rgb(33, 105, 153), in HSL hsl(204, 65%, 36%) and in CMYK 78%, 31%, 0%, 40%.

What colors pair well with #216999?

Pair #216999 with warm, desaturated greys or soft neutrals to balance its clinical, cool undertones in interface backgrounds. For accents, consider using a muted gold or light amber to create a sophisticated, trustworthy contrast that feels less jarring than standard red.

Is #216999 readable on white or black?

#216999 has a 5.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.

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