#244B84 color
The hex color #244B84 is a dark, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 14.1% red, 29.4% green and 51.8% blue (36, 75, 132).
Its hue angle is 216°, with 57% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 73% cyan, 43% magenta, 0% yellow and 48% black.
The closest named color is Night Mode (#234E86), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.7:1).
#244B84 color codes
| HEX | #244B84 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(36, 75, 132) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(14.1%, 29.4%, 51.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 57%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(216, 73%, 52%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(73%, 43%, 0%, 48%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.97, 6.8, -36.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.97, 36.69, 280.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.407, 7.072, 22.8) | |
| Decimal | 2378628 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #244B84, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #244B84 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #244B84 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #244B84 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#305086Protanopia
no red cones#204783Deuteranopia
no green cones#005861Tritanopia
no blue cones#4b4b4bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #244b84; }
.text { color: #244b84; }
.border { border: 2px solid #244b84; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(36 75 132 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #244b84, #2d2484); }
Similar colors
#234e86Night Mode#1c4c8cOlympian Blue#2d4f83Assassin#1c4d8fDancing Sea#25488aPacific Navy#1e4581Maritime Outpost#1e488fNuit Blanche#2e4a7dNautical
Closest common color name: Cobalt Blue.
Questions
- What color is #244B84?
- #244B84 is a dark, moderate azure, closest to the named color Night Mode. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #244B84?
- The RGB value is 36, 75, 132: 36 red, 75 green and 132 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #244B84?
- The complementary color is #845D24, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #244B84?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.41:1 and white text 8.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.