Dark Blue

The color #242C37 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 36, 44, 55 and HSL values of 215°, 21%, 18%.

Color Values for #242C37

Below are the different color format representations for #242C37. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#242C37
RGB:
rgb(36,44,55) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(215,21%,18%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(35%, 20%, 0%, 78%) Copied!

Color Composition of #242C37

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #242C37. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.1%
Green: 17.3%
Blue: 21.6%

Contrast Analysis for #242C37

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 #242C37

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #242C37

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

Complementary Colors for #242C37

The complementary color for #242C37 is #383024. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #242C37

The analogous colors for #242C37 are #243638 and #262438. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #242C37

The triadic colors for #242C37 are #38242C and #2C3824. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #242C37

These are the darker variations of #242C37. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1D232C and #161A21. This progression shows how #242C37 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #242C37

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #50565F and #7C8087. This progression shows how #242C37. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #242C37

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #242C37. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #242C37

Companies and brands that incorporate #242C37 in their visual identity.

#242C37 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #242C37. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #242C37 is a dark blue with RGB values of 36, 44, 55 and HSL values of 215°, 21%, 18%.

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