#240FA0

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkblue.

About #240FA0

The hex code #240FA0 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(36, 15, 160).

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 78% C, 91% M, 0% Y, and 37% K. 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. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#240FA0
RGB36, 15, 160
HSL248.7°, 82.9%, 34.3%
CMYK78%, 91%, 0%, 37%
HSV248.7°, 90.6%, 62.7%
LAB21.0, 52.3, -71.2
XYZ7.2, 3.3, 33.5
Decimal2363296

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

12.72:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.65:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.16:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.40:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #240FA0; }
.text-color { color: #240FA0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #240FA0; }

Similar Colors

Darkblue
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