#242CA8

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Navy.

About #242CA8

The precise color #242CA8 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Navy. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(36, 44, 168).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 79% C, 74% M, 0% Y, and 34% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#242CA8
RGB36, 44, 168
HSL236.4°, 64.7%, 40.0%
CMYK79%, 74%, 0%, 34%
HSV236.4°, 78.6%, 65.9%
LAB26.7, 41.1, -66.6
XYZ8.7, 5.0, 37.6
Decimal2370728

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

10.50:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.00:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.03:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.70:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #242CA8; }
.text-color { color: #242CA8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #242CA8; }

Similar Colors

Navy
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