#242559
Blue
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About #242559 Blue
#242559 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 36 red, 37 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 239°, saturation of 42%, and lightness of 25%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
239°
Hue
42%
Saturation
25%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #242559 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #242559 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#242559 on White
Contrast Ratio14.15:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#242559 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.48:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #242559 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #242559 |
| RGB | rgb(36, 37, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(239, 42%, 25%) |
| RGB Decimal | 36, 37, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 14.1%, 14.5%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 60%, 58%, 0%, 65% |
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