#245A63 Hex Color
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This dark, muted cyan carries a dusty, cool presence that avoids feeling overly artificial. Because it is highly unsaturated, #245a63 works well as a grounding base for UI designs rather than a loud accent. It pairs beautifully with warm, muted terracottas for a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this shade is #245a63, which offers high readability with white text for accessible body copy.
Questions about #245a63
What is #245a63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #245a63 is rgb(36, 90, 99), in HSL hsl(189, 47%, 26%) and in CMYK 64%, 9%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #245a63 in a design scheme?
#245a63 thrives when balanced by warm, muted tones that provide a necessary contrast to its cool, dusty nature. Try pairing it with terracotta for a sophisticated look or a creamy off-white to keep the overall aesthetic clean and readable.
Is #245a63 readable on white or black?
#245a63 has a 7.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.71:1 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.