#244B7E Hex Color
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#244b7e is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a serious, dependable presence. Its depth suits corporate branding, finance dashboards, security interfaces, and formal uniforms. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 8.8:1 contrast. The hex code #244b7e also pairs well with burgundy and warm off-white.
Questions about #244b7e
What is #244b7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #244b7e is rgb(36, 75, 126), in HSL hsl(214, 56%, 32%) and in CMYK 71%, 40%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #244b7e?
#244b7e pairs well with burgundy for warm contrast and warm off-white for a softer, balanced palette. Its cool blue-gray character also works with neutral gray, while brighter accents should be used sparingly to preserve its dependable mood.
Is #244b7e readable on white or black?
#244b7e has a 8.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.