#242442
Dark Blue
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About #242442 Dark Blue
#242442 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 36 red, 36 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 20%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #242442 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
240°
Hue
29%
Saturation
20%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #242442 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #242442 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#242442 on White
Contrast Ratio14.94:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#242442 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.41:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #242442 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #242442 |
| RGB | rgb(36, 36, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 29%, 20%) |
| RGB Decimal | 36, 36, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 14.1%, 14.1%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 45%, 45%, 0%, 74% |
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