#24848B Hex Color
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The hex code #24848b is a muted, medium-dark cyan with cool green undertones. Its restrained saturation feels refreshing and focused, making it a strong supporting tone for technology, communication, and children’s product palettes. Pair it with warm sand or soft coral. Black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, making it suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #24848b
What is #24848b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #24848b is rgb(36, 132, 139), in HSL hsl(184, 59%, 34%) and in CMYK 74%, 5%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #24848b?
Warm sand, soft coral, and muted neutrals pair well with #24848b, balancing its cool cyan-green character while preserving its restrained saturation and refreshing mood across digital and print designs alike. Warm accents add energy, while pale neutrals create calmer layouts.
Does #24848b read as a warm or cool color?
#24848b reads as a cool color because its cyan base is shifted toward green rather than yellow, giving it a clean, focused character in most interfaces, palettes, and brand systems. Its muted saturation keeps the coolness approachable instead of vivid or icy.
Is #24848b readable on white or black?
#24848b has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 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.