#245287 Hex Color
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Reach for #245287 when a design needs a steady, serious blue. This dark, muted shade reads dependable rather than loud, which suits finance dashboards, government sites, and moody UI backgrounds. White text sits on it at roughly 8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. It looks richer next to burgundy or muted warm tones than bright pastels, and if you need a softer counterweight, what colors make gray is worth knowing. The hex code for this dark blue is #245287.
Questions about #245287
What is #245287 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #245287 is rgb(36, 82, 135), in HSL hsl(212, 58%, 34%) and in CMYK 73%, 39%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #245287?
Warm burgundy, muted gold, and soft charcoal all flatter this dark blue better than bright pastels do. The low saturation in #245287 lets slightly warm neighbors keep the palette from turning cold and flat.
Is #245287 readable on white or black?
#245287 has a 7.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.