Dark Red

The color #240C09 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 36, 12, 9 and HSL values of 7°, 60%, 9%.

Color Values for #240C09

Below are the different color format representations for #240C09. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#240C09
RGB:
rgb(36,12,9) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(7,60%,9%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 67%, 75%, 86%) Copied!

Color Composition of #240C09

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #240C09. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.1%
Green: 4.7%
Blue: 3.5%

Contrast Analysis for #240C09

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #240C09

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #240C09

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #240C09

The complementary color for #240C09 is #092225. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #240C09

The analogous colors for #240C09 are #250914 and #251A09. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #240C09

The triadic colors for #240C09 are #09250C and #0C0925. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #240C09

These are the darker variations of #240C09. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1D0A07 and #160705. This progression shows how #240C09 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #240C09

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #503D3A and #7C6D6B. This progression shows how #240C09. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #240C09

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #240C09. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #240C09 in their visual identity.

#240C09 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #240C09. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #240C09 is a dark red with RGB values of 36, 12, 9 and HSL values of 7°, 60%, 9%.

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