#244B76 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated blue sits heavily on the screen. It feels grounded and authoritative, making it a reliable choice for corporate interfaces or finance-focused brand identities. Designers often apply the hex code #244b76 as a full-page background to set a serious, professional mood. White text maintains perfect readability over this shade, offering a high 9.0:1 contrast ratio that works well for small body copy.
Questions about #244b76
What is #244b76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #244b76 is rgb(36, 75, 118), in HSL hsl(211, 53%, 30%) and in CMYK 69%, 36%, 0%, 54%.
Why is #244b76 effective for corporate web design?
This shade communicates reliability and seriousness through its heavy, unsaturated depth, which makes it ideal for professional interfaces or financial apps. It maintains excellent accessibility when paired with high-contrast white text for small, legible body copy.
What colors pair best with #244b76?
This blue works beautifully with crisp, neutral off-whites or soft light grays to maintain its authoritative feel. For a secondary accent color, consider using a muted gold or a soft sage to add warmth without overpowering the primary blue structure.
Is #244b76 readable on white or black?
#244b76 has a 8.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.34:1 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.