#245E91 Hex Color
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#245e91 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones, giving layouts a serious, controlled feel. Its low saturation suits trustworthy branding for finance, technology, healthcare, and government. Use it as a dominant background or navigation color with warm ivory accents. The hex code #245e91 supports white body text at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #245e91
What is #245e91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #245e91 is rgb(36, 94, 145), in HSL hsl(208, 60%, 35%) and in CMYK 75%, 35%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #245e91?
Warm ivory and soft neutrals pair well with #245e91, adding contrast without weakening its restrained, trustworthy character, while muted terracotta or amber accents can introduce warmth for buttons, highlights, or calls to action.
Is #245e91 readable on white or black?
#245e91 has a 6.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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.