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#24517E color code is #24517E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #24517e.

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#24517E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #24517E is 0.0777. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.22:1 against white and 2.55:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#24517E on white8.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#24517E on black2.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #24517E8.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #24517E2.55:1Fail

#24517E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #24517E?+
The hex code for #24517E is #24517E. In RGB it's rgb(36, 81, 126), and in HSL it's hsl(210, 56%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #24517E?+
#24517E in RGB is (36, 81, 126). Written in CSS: rgb(36, 81, 126).
What is the CMYK value of #24517E?+
#24517E converts to CMYK(71%, 36%, 0%, 51%) for print. Hex equivalent is #24517E.
Is #24517e a warm or cool color?+
#24517E (#24517E) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 210° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #24517e belong to?+
#24517E belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 210°, 56%, 32% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #24517e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#24517E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.22:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #24517e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #24517E (#24517E) is 3299 C Dark Cerulean, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #24517E in design

Practical guidance for using #24517e (#24517E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #24517E (#24517E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #24517e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #24517E (#24517E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#24517E flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#24517E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.