#242CE2
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Mediumblue.
About #242CE2
The hex code #242CE2 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumblue. Its digital footprint relies on 36 parts red, 44 parts green, and 226 parts blue light.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 84% C, 81% M, 0% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#242CE2
RGB36, 44, 226
HSL237.5°, 76.6%, 51.4%
CMYK84%, 81%, 0%, 11%
HSV237.5°, 84.1%, 88.6%
LAB33.3, 59.9, -89.8
XYZ15.4, 7.7, 72.6
Decimal2370786
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.29:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.53:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.92:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.15:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #242CE2;
}
.text-color {
color: #242CE2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #242CE2;
}