#240049

A very dark, vivid purple closely aligning with Midnightblue.

About #240049

The hex code #240049 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Midnightblue. Its digital footprint relies on 36 parts red, 0 parts green, and 73 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 51% C, 100% M, 0% Y, and 71% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#240049
RGB36, 0, 73
HSL269.6°, 100.0%, 14.3%
CMYK51%, 100%, 0%, 71%
HSV269.6°, 100.0%, 28.6%
LAB7.7, 34.1, -36.7
XYZ1.9, 0.9, 6.4
Decimal2359369

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

17.93:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.17:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
17.14:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.00:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #240049; }
.text-color { color: #240049; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #240049; }

Similar Colors

Midnightblue
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