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#247E59 color code is #247E59. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #247e59.

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#247E59 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #247E59 is 0.1602. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.00:1 against white and 4.20:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#247E59 on white5.00:1AA
The quick brown fox
#247E59 on black4.20:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #247E595.00:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #247E594.20:1AA Large

#247E59 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #247E59?+
The hex code for #247E59 is #247E59. In RGB it's rgb(36, 126, 89), and in HSL it's hsl(155, 56%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #247E59?+
#247E59 in RGB is (36, 126, 89). Written in CSS: rgb(36, 126, 89).
What is the CMYK value of #247E59?+
#247E59 converts to CMYK(71%, 0%, 29%, 51%) for print. Hex equivalent is #247E59.
Is #247e59 a warm or cool color?+
#247E59 (#247E59) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 155° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #247e59 belong to?+
#247E59 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 155°, 56%, 32% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #247e59 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#247E59 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #247e59?+
The nearest Pantone match for #247E59 (#247E59) is 3222 C Dark Eucalyptus, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #247E59 in design

Practical guidance for using #247e59 (#247E59) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #247E59 (#247E59) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #247e59 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #247E59 (#247E59) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal 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

#247E59 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

#247E59 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.