#217D9C Hex Color
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This muted, cool cyan sits comfortably between a deep sky blue and an industrial teal. Because of its steady, unsaturated nature, #217d9c works best as a supporting tone for data visualization or UI elements where clarity is paramount. It maintains a 4.7:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it a reliable choice for accessible, professional interfaces that prioritize readability.
Questions about #217d9c
What is #217d9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #217d9c is rgb(33, 125, 156), in HSL hsl(195, 65%, 37%) and in CMYK 79%, 20%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
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Is #217d9c readable on white or black?
#217d9c has a 4.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.