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#247E60 color code is #247E60. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #247e60.

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#247E60 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #247E60 is 0.1614. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.97:1 against white and 4.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#247E60 on white4.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
#247E60 on black4.23:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #247E604.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #247E604.23:1AA Large

#247E60 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #247E60?+
The hex code for #247E60 is #247E60. In RGB it's rgb(36, 126, 96), and in HSL it's hsl(160, 56%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #247E60?+
#247E60 in RGB is (36, 126, 96). Written in CSS: rgb(36, 126, 96).
What is the CMYK value of #247E60?+
#247E60 converts to CMYK(71%, 0%, 24%, 51%) for print. Hex equivalent is #247E60.
Is #247e60 a warm or cool color?+
#247E60 (#247E60) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 160° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #247e60 belong to?+
#247E60 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 160°, 56%, 32% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #247e60 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#247E60 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.97:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #247e60?+
The nearest Pantone match for #247E60 (#247E60) is 3229 C Dark Seafoam, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #247E60 in design

Practical guidance for using #247e60 (#247E60) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #247E60 (#247E60) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #247e60 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #247E60 (#247E60) 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

#247E60 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

#247E60 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.