#245A70 Hex Color

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A muted, desaturated teal, #245a70 carries a dusty, cool presence that avoids feeling too aggressive. Its dimmed character makes it a solid choice for backgrounds in professional UI or finance applications. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it remains readable for small body copy. Use this hex code as a steady base color to establish reliability and focus in your layout.

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What is #245a70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #245a70 is rgb(36, 90, 112), in HSL hsl(197, 51%, 29%) and in CMYK 68%, 20%, 0%, 56%.

How does #245a70 perform in user interface design?

The desaturated nature of #245a70 provides a professional, stable foundation that prevents eye strain during long-term use. It works exceptionally well as a background for clean, white typography or as a highlight in charcoal or navy color schemes.

What color palettes complement this muted teal?

This muted teal pairs best with warm, neutral tones to balance its natural coolness. Try combining it with soft cream or sand colors to add a welcoming, sophisticated warmth that prevents the design from feeling too cold or sterile.

Is #245a70 readable on white or black?

#245a70 has a 7.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 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.

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