Color swatch image showing #214FBD with RGB(33,79,189) values

#214FBD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #214FBD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#214FBD Color Information

#214FBD RGB value is (33, 79, 189). The hex color red value is 33, green is 79, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 222°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 83 percent, 58 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.

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#214FBD Color Meaning

Color #214FBD channels precision engineering, corporate clarity, and chromatic trust. Color #214FBD is not a sky or ocean blue—#214FBD’s the deep, slightly violet-tinged hue of freshly lacquered automotive finishes, particularly in luxury sedans and tech-forward EVs. Its name hints at renewal, reliability, and the controlled excitement of first use. Psychologically, color #214FBD fosters confidence through consistency. Dark blues in #214FBD range are proven to increase perceived competence in financial and automotive contexts. Unlike navy, #214FBD carries a subtle modern edge—cool enough to feel innovative, saturated enough to avoid sterility. #214FBD reassures without boring. Industrially, color #214FBD reflects advances in pigment stability and gloss retention. Modern car paints use complex mica and aluminum layers to create depth under light; #214FBD digital approximation captures that layered reflectivity. In branding, #214FBD signals products built to last but designed for today—not nostalgia, but current excellence. Symbolically, color #214FBD stands for controlled aspiration. #214FBD’s the color of a test drive that converts, of a software update that adds silent value. In UI design, #214FBD works for enterprise tools where trust and clarity outweigh flash. #214FBD doesn’t dazzle—#214FBD delivers, consistently and without fanfare.

Color Conversion

Convert #214FBD across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#214FBD
RGB
rgb(33, 79, 189)
HSL
hsl(222°, 70%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(83%, 58%, 0%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(222°, 83%, 74%)
XYZ
12.6085 9.5894 49.3305
Yxy
9.5894 0.1763 0.1341
Hunter Lab
30.9668 1.0059 -3.5497
CIE-Lab
37.0952 26.1440 -62.0650

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue189 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#214FBD harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#214FBD harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #214FBD for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#214FBD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #214FBD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#214FBD

protanopia

#3535a2

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #214FBD;

Text Color

color: #214FBD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #214FBD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #214FBD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #214FBD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #214FBD 0%, #143072 100%);

#214FBD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #214FBD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.