#24508A
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #24508A
The precise color #24508A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 36, 80, and 138.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 74% Cyan, 42% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 46% Black. 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. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#24508A
RGB36, 80, 138
HSL214.1°, 58.6%, 34.1%
CMYK74%, 42%, 0%, 46%
HSV214.1°, 73.9%, 54.1%
LAB33.9, 5.8, -36.7
XYZ8.2, 7.9, 25.1
Decimal2379914
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.11:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.59:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.75:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.20:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #24508A;
}
.text-color {
color: #24508A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #24508A;
}