#244861 Hex Color
A steady blue with quiet depth
#244861 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray and subtle teal undertones. Its low lightness and saturation create a serious, dependable mood for finance, technology, security, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone with burgundy or warm cream. White text remains highly readable at about 9.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #244861.
Questions about #244861
What is #244861 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #244861 is rgb(36, 72, 97), in HSL hsl(205, 46%, 26%) and in CMYK 63%, 26%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #244861?
#244861 pairs well with warm cream, burgundy, and muted neutrals because their warmth balances its cool blue-gray base while preserving a polished, dependable look across digital and print designs. Use cream for contrast and burgundy for emphasis.
Is #244861 warm or cool?
#244861 reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue base is softened by gray and a subtle teal undertone. Its low lightness and muted saturation support serious, dependable interfaces for finance, technology, security, and corporate branding.
Does white text work well on #244861?
White text on #244861 provides approximately a 9.7:1 contrast ratio, exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text and making it highly readable on this dark background in typical web use. Use the contrast checker for final combinations.
Is #244861 readable on white or black?
#244861 has a 9.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.