#242C2C
A very dark, muted cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #242C2C
The hex code #242C2C represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(36, 44, 44).
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 18% C, 0% M, 0% Y, and 83% 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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#242C2C
RGB36, 44, 44
HSL180.0°, 10.0%, 15.7%
CMYK18%, 0%, 0%, 83%
HSV180.0°, 18.2%, 17.3%
LAB17.3, -3.5, -1.2
XYZ2.1, 2.4, 2.7
Decimal2370604
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
14.27:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.47:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
13.64:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.25:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #242C2C;
}
.text-color {
color: #242C2C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #242C2C;
}