#217F80 Hex Color
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#217f80 is a cool, muted cyan with green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation feels refreshing and focused, supporting trust, awareness, and clear communication. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI background with white text, which reaches about 4.8:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #217f80.
Questions about #217f80
What is #217f80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #217f80 is rgb(33, 127, 128), in HSL hsl(181, 59%, 32%) and in CMYK 74%, 1%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #217f80?
#217f80 pairs well with cream, sand, terracotta, and muted gold, which warm its cool green undertones without overpowering its restrained saturation. For a cleaner interface, use it with white or pale neutrals and reserve brighter accents sparingly.
Is #217f80 readable on white or black?
#217f80 has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.