#247CA0

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #247CA0

Visually, #247CA0 is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 36, 124, and 160.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 78% cyan, 22% magenta, 0% yellow, and 37% black. 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. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#247CA0
RGB36, 124, 160
HSL197.4°, 63.3%, 38.4%
CMYK78%, 22%, 0%, 37%
HSV197.4°, 77.5%, 62.7%
LAB48.7, -12.9, -26.6
XYZ14.3, 17.3, 35.8
Decimal2391200

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.70:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.47:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.49:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.80:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #247CA0; }
.text-color { color: #247CA0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #247CA0; }

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