#217584 Hex Color

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Reach for #217584 when a design needs a dependable teal-blue that stays understated. This shade of cyan is muted and cool, with a gray undertone that keeps large surfaces from feeling loud. It works as a dominant base in tech and productivity interfaces, and white text passes AA contrast on it. Pair it with warm coral or terracotta accents to keep layouts from going flat.

Questions about #217584

What is #217584 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #217584 is rgb(33, 117, 132), in HSL hsl(189, 60%, 32%) and in CMYK 75%, 11%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #217584?
Warm coral, soft peach, and terracotta bring out the cool side of #217584 without clashing with it. For a quieter palette, cream and warm gray neutrals keep things understated.
Is #217584 readable on white or black?
#217584 has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.