#214959 Color Information

Hex color code: #214959

The hex color #214959 is a dramatic blue with RGB values of (33, 73, 89) and HSL of (197°, 46%, 24%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#214959
RGB
33, 73, 89
HSL
197°, 46%, 24%
CMYK
63%, 18%, 0%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #214959;
background-color: #214959;
border-color: #214959;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #214959;
border: 2px solid #214959;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#214959]
text-[#214959]
border-[#214959]
shadow-[0_0_10px_214959]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #214959, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #214959; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #214959; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #214959; background-color: #21495915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #21495920; border-left: 4px solid #214959; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #214959; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #214959 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

33, 73, 89

Red: 33 / Green: 73 / Blue: 89

HSL

197°, 46%, 24%

Hue: 197° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 24%

CMYK

63%, 18%, 0%, 65%

Cyan: 63% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 65%

What color is #214959?

#214959 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #214959 to RGB:

rgb(33, 73, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #214959 to HSL:

hsl(197, 46%, 24%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #214959 to CMYK:

cmyk(63%, 18%, 0%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#214959 is a rich blue color with RGB values of 33, 73, 89 and HSL of 197°, 46%, 24%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #214959 is #593121, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #21594D.

Use #214959 in CSS: color: #214959 or background-color: #214959. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #214959

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.16:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #214959?

#214959 is a rich blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #214959?

#214959 in RGB is (33, 73, 89) - 33 red, 73 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #214959 in CSS?

Use #214959 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #214959?

#593121 (complementary), #21594D (analogous), and #0C1C22 (lighter shade) work well with #214959.