#224F6E Hex Color
Steady blue with muted depth
Dark and muted, #224f6e is a cool blue with gray undertones and a serious, dependable mood. The hex code #224f6e works well as a dominant color for finance, security, technology, and government interfaces. Pair it with burgundy or soft ivory for contrast. White text remains highly readable on this shade, including in small body copy.
Questions about #224f6e
What is #224f6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #224f6e is rgb(34, 79, 110), in HSL hsl(204, 53%, 28%) and in CMYK 69%, 28%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #224f6e?
Where does #224f6e work well?
#224f6e works well as a dominant interface color for finance, security, technology, and government products, where its cool blue-gray character supports a serious, dependable visual tone; use lighter surfaces or white text to maintain clear hierarchy.
Is #224f6e readable on white or black?
#224f6e has a 8.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.