#245161 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #245161 is a cool cyan with blue-gray and subtle green undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while restrained saturation keeps it polished rather than vivid. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 8.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #245161.
Questions about #245161
What is #245161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #245161 is rgb(36, 81, 97), in HSL hsl(196, 46%, 26%) and in CMYK 63%, 16%, 0%, 62%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #245161?
Warm neutrals and muted orange-reds pair well with #245161, because their contrast offsets its cool blue-gray and subtle green undertones while preserving its serious, polished mood without making the overall design feel overly bright. Try terracotta for a grounded accent or soft cream for a quieter layout.
What mood does #245161 create?
#245161 creates a serious, mysterious mood, combining low lightness with restrained saturation for a polished appearance rather than a vivid or playful one, making it feel controlled, quiet, and visually grounded. Its cool cyan base suits dark interfaces, technology-focused layouts, editorial sections, and branding that needs calm visual authority.
Is #245161 readable on white or black?
#245161 has a 8.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.