#24414E Hex Color
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#24414e is a dark, muted blue with gray-green undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed character suits security, finance, technology, and nautical branding, especially as a dominant background or dark-mode surface. White text reaches about a 10.8:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code #24414e lends layouts seriousness and dependable depth.
Questions about #24414e
What is #24414e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #24414e is rgb(36, 65, 78), in HSL hsl(199, 37%, 22%) and in CMYK 54%, 17%, 0%, 69%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #24414e?
#24414e pairs well with white, pale blue, soft gray, and muted gold accents, which brighten its dark base without weakening its calm, dependable mood. Light neutrals work especially well for interfaces, while a restrained warm accent can add focus to buttons or calls to action.
Does #24414e read as warm or cool?
#24414e reads as a cool, shadowed blue because its blue base is softened by gray-green undertones and low saturation, giving it a subdued rather than vivid or icy appearance on screen. It suits dark-mode surfaces, security layouts, and nautical design.
Is #24414e readable on white or black?
#24414e has a 10.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.