#002442

A very dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Black.

About #002442

The hex code #002442 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Black. In the RGB color space, it consists of 0 red, 36 green, and 66 blue.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 100% Cyan, 45% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 74% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#002442
RGB0, 36, 66
HSL207.3°, 100.0%, 12.9%
CMYK100%, 45%, 0%, 74%
HSV207.3°, 100.0%, 25.9%
LAB13.6, 1.1, -22.5
XYZ1.6, 1.7, 5.4
Decimal9282

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

15.78:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.33:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
15.08:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.13:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #002442; }
.text-color { color: #002442; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #002442; }

Similar Colors

Black
#000000