#243863 Hex Color
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#243863 is a dense, muted navy with a dusty, ashy character. It lacks the saturation of primary blue, favoring a grounded, professional sobriety perfect for corporate interfaces or law enforcement branding. Because it provides high contrast with white text, this hex code works exceptionally well as a dark mode background. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to break its inherent coolness.
Questions about #243863
What is #243863 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #243863 is rgb(36, 56, 99), in HSL hsl(221, 47%, 26%) and in CMYK 64%, 43%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #243863?
Is #243863 suitable for text backgrounds?
#243863 is an excellent choice for dark mode backgrounds because it offers a significant, comfortable contrast when paired with off-white or light gray text. It provides a professional, high-authority look without the harshness of pure black.
Is #243863 readable on white or black?
#243863 has a 11.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.