#242442
A dark, muted blue closely aligning with Black.
About #242442
The hex code #242442 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Black. Its digital footprint relies on 36 parts red, 36 parts green, and 66 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 45% C, 45% M, 0% Y, and 74% K. With a hue angle of 240.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#242442
RGB36, 36, 66
HSL240.0°, 29.4%, 20.0%
CMYK45%, 45%, 0%, 74%
HSV240.0°, 45.5%, 25.9%
LAB15.6, 9.1, -19.0
XYZ2.3, 2.0, 5.4
Decimal2368578
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
14.94:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.41:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
14.28:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.20:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #242442;
}
.text-color {
color: #242442;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #242442;
}