#2400BD

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Mediumblue.

About #2400BD

The precise color #2400BD is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Mediumblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 36 red, 0 green, and 189 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 81% cyan, 100% magenta, 0% yellow, and 26% 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. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2400BD
RGB36, 0, 189
HSL251.4°, 100.0%, 37.1%
CMYK81%, 100%, 0%, 26%
HSV251.4°, 100.0%, 74.1%
LAB23.8, 63.7, -84.0
XYZ9.9, 4.0, 48.4
Decimal2359485

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

11.60:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.81:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.09:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.54:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2400BD; }
.text-color { color: #2400BD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2400BD; }

Similar Colors

Mediumblue
#0000CD