#245C96 Hex Color
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#245c96 is a dark, slightly muted blue with cool undertones and enough depth for serious, trustworthy designs. Its subdued saturation suits finance, technology, healthcare, government, and security branding without feeling harsh. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or UI background, with white text achieving about 6.9:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #245c96
What is #245c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #245c96 is rgb(36, 92, 150), in HSL hsl(211, 61%, 36%) and in CMYK 76%, 39%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #245c96?
Pair #245c96 with white or soft gray for clean contrast, pale blue for a restrained monochromatic palette, or warm amber accents to balance its cool undertones while preserving a calm, professional mood.
Is #245c96 readable on white or black?
#245c96 has a 6.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.