Blue

The color #242561 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 36, 37, 97 and HSL values of 239°, 46%, 26%.

Color Values for #242561

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HEX:
#242561
RGB:
rgb(36,37,97) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(239,46%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(63%, 62%, 0%, 62%) Copied!

Color Composition of #242561

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #242561. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.1%
Green: 14.5%
Blue: 38%

Contrast Analysis for #242561

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 #242561

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #242561

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

Complementary Colors for #242561

The complementary color for #242561 is #616024. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #242561

The analogous colors for #242561 are #244361 and #412461. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #242561

The triadic colors for #242561 are #612425 and #256124. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #242561

These are the darker variations of #242561. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1D1E4E and #16163A. This progression shows how #242561 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #242561

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #505181 and #7C7CA0. This progression shows how #242561. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #242561

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #242561. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #242561

Companies and brands that incorporate #242561 in their visual identity.

#242561 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #242561. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #242561 is a blue with RGB values of 36, 37, 97 and HSL values of 239°, 46%, 26%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #242561 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.