#247BA0 Hex Color
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#247ba0 is a cool, unsaturated blue that projects corporate stability and digital security. Its steady, muted tone makes it a top choice for finance and healthcare interfaces. Because it lacks extreme saturation, it pairs well with crisp whites for high legibility. If you need to tone down a palette, learning what colors make gray can help you build softer, professional background shades for your designs.
Questions about #247ba0
What is #247ba0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #247ba0 is rgb(36, 123, 160), in HSL hsl(198, 63%, 38%) and in CMYK 78%, 23%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #247ba0?
#247ba0 pairs effectively with crisp whites and light grays for high-legibility UI design. For a more sophisticated corporate look, combine it with deep charcoal or soft neutral beiges to ground the cool blue tones.
Where is #247ba0 best used?
Its stable and trustworthy character makes #247ba0 ideal for digital interfaces in finance, banking, or medical software. The muted saturation helps prevent eye strain during long periods of use, which is essential for professional dashboards and productivity tools.
Is #247ba0 readable on white or black?
#247ba0 has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.