#247599
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #247599
The hex code #247599 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 36 parts red, 117 parts green, and 153 parts blue light.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 76% Cyan, 24% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 40% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#247599
RGB36, 117, 153
HSL198.5°, 61.9%, 37.1%
CMYK76%, 24%, 0%, 40%
HSV198.5°, 76.5%, 60.0%
LAB46.2, -11.4, -26.4
XYZ12.8, 15.4, 32.4
Decimal2389401
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.15:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.08:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.92:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.47:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #247599;
}
.text-color {
color: #247599;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #247599;
}