#240F2C

A very dark, moderate purple closely aligning with Black.

About #240F2C

The precise color #240F2C is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Black. Its digital footprint relies on 36 parts red, 15 parts green, and 44 parts blue light.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 18% C, 66% M, 0% Y, and 83% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#240F2C
RGB36, 15, 44
HSL283.4°, 49.2%, 11.6%
CMYK18%, 66%, 0%, 83%
HSV283.4°, 65.9%, 17.3%
LAB8.1, 17.2, -15.2
XYZ1.4, 0.9, 2.5
Decimal2363180

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

17.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.18:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
17.01:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.00:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #240F2C; }
.text-color { color: #240F2C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #240F2C; }

Similar Colors

Black
#000000