Color #249294 Color / Colour Code #249294
This page shows the hex color code for color #249294 (#249294). The colour is a cyan tone with 61% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #249294 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#249294 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 151, 181, and 211 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 181, 301, and 61 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #249294
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 181 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 181 to 226 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 181 with its complement at 1 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #249294
Lightness variations at hue 181 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #249294
Design Use Cases for #249294
Vibrant Brand Color
#249294 has a strong 61% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 36% lightness, #249294 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#249294 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 181). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #249294 (hue 181) to its complement at hue 1. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 211. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #249294, #942624);
CSS Code for #249294
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Colors visually similar to #249294 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #249294 (#249294)
#249294 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 36 red, 146 green, and 148 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 181 degrees with 61% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #249294 is 113/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 76% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow, and 42% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #249294 against white is 3.74:1 and against black is 5.61:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.61:1.
The complementary colour #942624 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #249294. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #24945E and #245A94, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #249294?
- #249294 is Color #249294, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(36, 146, 148), HSL(181, 61%, 36%), and CMYK(76%, 1%, 0%, 42%). Its perceived brightness is 113/255.
- Is #249294 accessible for text?
- Against white, #249294 has a contrast ratio of 3.74:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.61:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #249294?
- The complementary colour is #942624 (hue 1). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #24945E and #245A94. The triadic palette adds #942492 and #929424 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #249294 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #249294; or rgb(36, 146, 148); or hsl(181, 61%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 181 61% 36%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.