#216A9E Hex Color
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This mid-tone blue carries a muted, serious weight that suits corporate interfaces and security-focused branding. Because it provides strong contrast, white text reads well against it with a 5.8:1 ratio. It works best as a dominant base color rather than a small accent. The hex code for this reliable shade is #216a9e. It anchors design projects where clear communication matters more than visual flair.
Questions about #216a9e
What is #216a9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #216a9e is rgb(33, 106, 158), in HSL hsl(205, 65%, 37%) and in CMYK 79%, 33%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #216a9e in professional design?
Is #216a9e readable on white or black?
#216a9e has a 5.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.