Information about #247A99 color

#247A99 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #247A99 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(36, 122, 153) (14.1% red, 47.8% green, 60% blue), or CMYK 46 / 12 / 0 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#247A99 presents itself as a strongly colored steel-blue azure — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Tripster Blue (#2070A0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lochmara (#316EA0) and Lure (#2F77A9).

In RGB terms — rgb(36, 122, 153) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #247A99: 4.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.3:1 for black. #247A99 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#247A99 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#247A99 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #247A99

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#247A99
  • RGB36, 122, 153
  • CMYK46, 12, 0, 40
  • CSSrgb(36, 122, 153)
  • HSL196°, 62%, 37%
  • HSL Precise195.897°, 61.905%, 37.059%
  • HSV196°, 76%, 60%
  • HSB196°, 76%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.478
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • GLSLvec3(0.141, 0.478, 0.600)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.141, 0.478, 0.600, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.141, 0.478, 0.600)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID247A99
  • DECIMAL ID2390681
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers13 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01