Dark Blue

The color #242156 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 36, 33, 86 and HSL values of 243°, 45%, 23%.

Color Values for #242156

Below are the different color format representations for #242156. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#242156
RGB:
rgb(36,33,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(243,45%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(58%, 62%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #242156

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #242156. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.1%
Green: 12.9%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #242156

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 #242156

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #242156

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

Complementary Colors for #242156

The complementary color for #242156 is #525520. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #242156

The analogous colors for #242156 are #203855 and #3D2055. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #242156

The triadic colors for #242156 are #552320 and #205523. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #242156

These are the darker variations of #242156. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1D1A45 and #161434. This progression shows how #242156 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #242156

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #504D78 and #7C7A9A. This progression shows how #242156. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #242156

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #242156. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #242156

Companies and brands that incorporate #242156 in their visual identity.

#242156 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #242156. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #242156 is a dark blue with RGB values of 36, 33, 86 and HSL values of 243°, 45%, 23%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #242156 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.