Blue

The color #242979 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 36, 41, 121 and HSL values of 236°, 54%, 31%.

Color Values for #242979

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HEX:
#242979
RGB:
rgb(36,41,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(236,54%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(70%, 66%, 0%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #242979

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #242979. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.1%
Green: 16.1%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #242979

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 #242979

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #242979

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

Complementary Colors for #242979

The complementary color for #242979 is #7A7424. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #242979

The analogous colors for #242979 are #24557A and #49247A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #242979

The triadic colors for #242979 are #7A242A and #2A7A24. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #242979

These are the darker variations of #242979. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1D2161 and #161949. This progression shows how #242979 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #242979

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #505494 and #7C7FAF. This progression shows how #242979. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #242979

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #242979. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #242979

Companies and brands that incorporate #242979 in their visual identity.

#242979 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #242979. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #242979 is a blue with RGB values of 36, 41, 121 and HSL values of 236°, 54%, 31%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #242979 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.