#245B8E Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones, #245b8e feels serious, dependable, and slightly gloomy. It suits security, finance, government, and technology interfaces as a supporting tone or dark UI background. Pair it with burgundy or warm ivory for contrast. The hex code #245b8e gives white text about 7.1:1 contrast, supporting clear body copy.
Questions about #245b8e
What is #245b8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #245b8e is rgb(36, 91, 142), in HSL hsl(209, 60%, 35%) and in CMYK 75%, 36%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #245b8e?
Does #245b8e read as a warm or cool color?
#245b8e reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray undertones, giving it a restrained, serious character rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red.
Is #245b8e readable on white or black?
#245b8e has a 7.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.