#247CBC Hex Color
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This mid-tone, unsaturated blue is cool, predictable, and steady. Often used in corporate tech and financial interfaces, it provides a sense of security without feeling overly dramatic. The hex code #247cbc works effectively as a dominant base color. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for body content where high contrast is necessary for accessibility standards.
Questions about #247cbc
What is #247cbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #247cbc is rgb(36, 124, 188), in HSL hsl(205, 68%, 44%) and in CMYK 81%, 34%, 0%, 26%.
What design aesthetic works best with #247cbc?
#247cbc thrives in clean, professional layouts where readability is the priority. Because it is a stable, unsaturated blue, it pairs exceptionally well with crisp whites and charcoal grays to maintain high contrast and a trustworthy corporate feel.
Is #247cbc readable on white or black?
#247cbc has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.