Dark Blue

The color #242C49 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 36, 44, 73 and HSL values of 227°, 34%, 21%.

Color Values for #242C49

Below are the different color format representations for #242C49. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#242C49
RGB:
rgb(36,44,73) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(227,34%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(51%, 40%, 0%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #242C49

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #242C49. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.1%
Green: 17.3%
Blue: 28.6%

Contrast Analysis for #242C49

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 #242C49

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #242C49

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

Complementary Colors for #242C49

The complementary color for #242C49 is #484023. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #242C49

The analogous colors for #242C49 are #233D48 and #2E2348. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #242C49

The triadic colors for #242C49 are #48232B and #2B4823. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #242C49

These are the darker variations of #242C49. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1D233A and #161A2C. This progression shows how #242C49 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #242C49

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #50566D and #7C8092. This progression shows how #242C49. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #242C49

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #242C49. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #242C49

Companies and brands that incorporate #242C49 in their visual identity.

#242C49 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #242C49. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #242C49 is a dark blue with RGB values of 36, 44, 73 and HSL values of 227°, 34%, 21%.

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