#242B42
Dark Blue
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About #242B42 Dark Blue
#242B42 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 36 red, 43 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 226°, 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 #242B42 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
226°
Hue
29%
Saturation
20%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #242B42 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #242B42 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#242B42 on White
Contrast Ratio14.01:1
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Aa#242B42 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.5:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #242B42 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #242B42 |
| RGB | rgb(36, 43, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(226, 29%, 20%) |
| RGB Decimal | 36, 43, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 14.1%, 16.9%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 45%, 35%, 0%, 74% |
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