#243137 Hex Color
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This muted, inky blue carries a heavy, serious weight, bordering on charcoal with its dusty cyan undertones. Because it is so dark, #243137 functions best as a grounding base for dark mode interfaces rather than an accent. It pairs exceptionally well with muted terracottas or soft ochres to break its intensity. The hex code #243137 supports white text with high readability, maintaining accessibility in dense, professional designs.
Questions about #243137
What is #243137 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #243137 is rgb(36, 49, 55), in HSL hsl(199, 21%, 18%) and in CMYK 35%, 11%, 0%, 78%.
Does #243137 work well as a primary background color?
#243137 functions effectively as a grounding base for dark mode interfaces because its deep, charcoal-like intensity reduces eye strain. Use it to support high-readability white or light-toned typography while maintaining a clean, professional appearance across your digital designs.
What colors pair best with #243137?
This muted shade pairs exceptionally well with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft ochre to effectively balance its coolness. Using these warm accents helps break up the intense, heavy weight of the blue and adds visual interest.
Is #243137 readable on white or black?
#243137 has a 13.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.