#242CF0
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Mediumblue.
About #242CF0
The precise color #242CF0 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(36, 44, 240).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 85% Cyan, 82% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 6% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#242CF0
RGB36, 44, 240
HSL237.6°, 87.2%, 54.1%
CMYK85%, 82%, 0%, 6%
HSV237.6°, 85.0%, 94.1%
LAB34.9, 64.1, -95.0
XYZ17.4, 8.5, 83.2
Decimal2370800
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.69:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.45:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.29:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #242CF0;
}
.text-color {
color: #242CF0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #242CF0;
}