#244C51 Hex Color
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#244c51 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a moody, serious character. It functions best as a dark background color where high contrast is required, as white text remains legible against its surface. While it shares some visual qualities with deeper green tones, this shade lacks their saturation. The hex code #244c51 works well in tech interfaces where professional, understated palettes are required.
Questions about #244c51
What is #244c51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #244c51 is rgb(36, 76, 81), in HSL hsl(187, 38%, 23%) and in CMYK 56%, 6%, 0%, 68%.
Does #244c51 work well for UI backgrounds?
#244c51 functions exceptionally well as a dark background color because it provides enough depth to support white text without being as harsh as pure black. It feels professional and composed, making it ideal for software dashboards.
What colors pair well with #244c51?
You can pair #244c51 with a soft cream or off-white to maintain a balanced, high-contrast interface. For accent colors, a muted terracotta or warm ochre provides a sophisticated, complementary pop against the cool, dusty cyan base.
Is #244c51 readable on white or black?
#244c51 has a 9.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.