#242542
Dark Blue
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About #242542 Dark Blue
#242542 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 36 red, 37 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 238°, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
238°
Hue
29%
Saturation
20%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #242542 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #242542 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#242542 on White
Contrast Ratio14.81:1
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Aa#242542 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.42:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #242542 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #242542 |
| RGB | rgb(36, 37, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(238, 29%, 20%) |
| RGB Decimal | 36, 37, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 14.1%, 14.5%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 45%, 44%, 0%, 74% |
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