#242C5F
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #242C5F
The hex code #242C5F represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 36, 44, and 95.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 62% Cyan, 54% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 63% Black. 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. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#242C5F
RGB36, 44, 95
HSL231.9°, 45.0%, 25.7%
CMYK62%, 54%, 0%, 63%
HSV231.9°, 62.1%, 37.3%
LAB20.1, 14.0, -31.6
XYZ3.7, 3.0, 11.2
Decimal2370655
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
13.12:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.60:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.54:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.36:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #242C5F;
}
.text-color {
color: #242C5F;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #242C5F;
}