#243399
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.
About #243399
Visually, #243399 is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Midnightblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 36, 51, and 153.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 76% C, 67% M, 0% Y, and 40% K. With a hue angle of 232.3 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#243399
RGB36, 51, 153
HSL232.3°, 61.9%, 37.1%
CMYK76%, 67%, 0%, 40%
HSV232.3°, 76.5%, 60.0%
LAB26.9, 31.3, -57.3
XYZ7.7, 5.0, 30.7
Decimal2372505
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
10.46:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.01:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.99:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.71:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #243399;
}
.text-color {
color: #243399;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #243399;
}