#243A99
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #243A99
Visually, #243A99 is defined as a moderate blue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 36, 58, and 153.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 76% cyan, 62% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#243A99
RGB36, 58, 153
HSL228.7°, 61.9%, 37.1%
CMYK76%, 62%, 0%, 40%
HSV228.7°, 76.5%, 60.0%
LAB28.6, 26.6, -54.3
XYZ8.0, 5.7, 30.8
Decimal2374297
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
9.81:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.14:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.38:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.82:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #243A99;
}
.text-color {
color: #243A99;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #243A99;
}