#243A42
A dark, muted blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #243A42
The hex code #243A42 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(36, 58, 66).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 45% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow, and 74% black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
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#243A42
RGB36, 58, 66
HSL196.0°, 29.4%, 20.0%
CMYK45%, 12%, 0%, 74%
HSV196.0°, 45.5%, 25.9%
LAB23.0, -6.2, -7.7
XYZ3.2, 3.8, 5.7
Decimal2374210
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
11.94:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.76:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.41:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.50:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #243A42;
}
.text-color {
color: #243A42;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #243A42;
}