#242CA0
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Navy.
About #242CA0
The hex code #242CA0 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Navy. In the RGB color space, it consists of 36 red, 44 green, and 160 blue.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 78% Cyan, 72% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 37% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#242CA0
RGB36, 44, 160
HSL236.1°, 63.3%, 38.4%
CMYK78%, 72%, 0%, 37%
HSV236.1°, 77.5%, 62.7%
LAB25.9, 38.3, -63.1
XYZ8.0, 4.7, 33.7
Decimal2370720
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
10.81:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.94:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.33:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.65:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #242CA0;
}
.text-color {
color: #242CA0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #242CA0;
}