#219EBC Hex Color
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#219ebc is a cool cyan-blue with moderate saturation and medium lightness, giving it a clear yet slightly softened look. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in technology, communication, and children’s product designs. It suggests freedom and trust without feeling overly formal, while black text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #219ebc
What is #219ebc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #219ebc is rgb(33, 158, 188), in HSL hsl(192, 70%, 43%) and in CMYK 82%, 16%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #219ebc?
Pair #219ebc with charcoal for readable structure, or use a muted terracotta as a small accent to add warmth without fighting its cool blue-green base in interfaces or identity systems. A warm off-white can soften the overall palette.
Is #219ebc readable on white or black?
#219ebc has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.