#217087 Hex Color

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#217087 is a muted, cool cyan that leans toward deep sky tones. Because it is highly readable against white text with a 5.6:1 contrast ratio, it works well as a primary background for UI or tech interfaces. It carries a professional, reliable weight that avoids feeling overly clinical. Pair it with soft, warm grays to balance its sharp, technical character.

Questions about #217087

What is #217087 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #217087 is rgb(33, 112, 135), in HSL hsl(194, 61%, 33%) and in CMYK 76%, 17%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair best with #217087 in a design scheme?
Soft, warm grays provide the best balance for the sharp, technical character of #217087 by grounding its cool, sky-like undertones. You might also pair it with a light cream or sand to soften its clinical edge.
Is #217087 readable on white or black?
#217087 has a 5.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.