#248995 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, this teal-cyan sits at a medium depth that reads steady rather than loud. The hex code #248995 works well as a dominant base in tech and productivity branding, especially beside warm neutrals or soft creams. Black text hits about 5.1:1 contrast on it, so it holds small body copy without strain. For quieter pairings, study what colors make gray and build tints around it.
Questions about #248995
What is #248995 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #248995 is rgb(36, 137, 149), in HSL hsl(186, 61%, 36%) and in CMYK 76%, 8%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #248995?
Warm terracotta, soft cream, and charcoal all flatter #248995 because they counter its cool, muted cast. Avoid bright blues nearby, since they wash out its subdued tone.
Is #248995 readable on white or black?
#248995 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 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.