#245A80 Hex Color
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Steel blue with a muted, denim-like feel, close to mixing gray into a brighter blue. The hex code #245a80 sits low in both saturation and lightness, so it reads steady rather than loud. Use it as a dominant base in finance or tech layouts, where it pairs better with rust or burgundy than camel. White text hits about 7.4:1 contrast, comfortably past AA.
Questions about #245a80
What is #245a80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #245a80 is rgb(36, 90, 128), in HSL hsl(205, 56%, 32%) and in CMYK 72%, 30%, 0%, 50%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #245a80?
Rust, burgundy, and warm terracotta bring out its depth better than safe neutrals do. For a cooler palette, try slate gray and pale sand as supporting tones.
Is #245a80 readable on white or black?
#245a80 has a 7.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.