#245F8A

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #245F8A

The hex code #245F8A represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 36 parts red, 95 parts green, and 138 parts blue light.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 74% C, 31% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#245F8A
RGB36, 95, 138
HSL205.3°, 58.6%, 34.1%
CMYK74%, 31%, 0%, 46%
HSV205.3°, 73.9%, 54.1%
LAB38.5, -3.8, -29.3
XYZ9.4, 10.4, 25.6
Decimal2383754

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.82:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.08:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.52:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.62:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #245F8A; }
.text-color { color: #245F8A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #245F8A; }

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