#242C8A
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.
About #242C8A
At its core, #242C8A is a dark and moderate hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Midnightblue. Its digital footprint relies on 36 parts red, 44 parts green, and 138 parts blue light.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 74% C, 68% M, 0% Y, and 46% 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. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#242C8A
RGB36, 44, 138
HSL235.3°, 58.6%, 34.1%
CMYK74%, 68%, 0%, 46%
HSV235.3°, 73.9%, 54.1%
LAB23.7, 30.3, -53.2
XYZ6.2, 4.0, 24.5
Decimal2370698
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
11.65:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.80:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.14:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.53:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #242C8A;
}
.text-color {
color: #242C8A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #242C8A;
}