#24537E Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones, #24537e creates a serious, dependable mood without feeling stark. It suits finance, security, government, and technology interfaces, especially as a dominant background for dark layouts. White text reads clearly against it, with about an 8.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #24537e.
Questions about #24537e
What is #24537e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #24537e is rgb(36, 83, 126), in HSL hsl(209, 56%, 32%) and in CMYK 71%, 34%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #24537e?
#24537e pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, and warm beige, while terracotta accents add warmth without overwhelming its cool blue base, especially in balanced interfaces and editorial palettes. Keep darker pairings for spacious layouts with strong contrast.
Does #24537e read as a warm or cool color?
#24537e reads as a cool, muted blue because its low saturation is tempered by gray undertones rather than yellow or red, keeping its appearance reserved across both light and dark themes. It feels dependable rather than energetic, making it useful for serious interfaces.
Is #24537e readable on white or black?
#24537e has a 8.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.