#242cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #242cbb is composed of 14.1% red, 17.3% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.7% cyan, 76.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 236.8 degrees, a saturation of 67.7% and a lightness of 43.7%. #242cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #4858ff with #000077. Closest websafe color is: #3333cc.

    • R 14
    • G 17
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 76
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#242cbb color description : Strong blue.

#242cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #242cbb has RGB values of R:36, G:44, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.76, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2370747.

Hex triplet 242cbb #242cbb
RGB Decimal 36, 44, 187 rgb(36,44,187)
RGB Percent 14.1, 17.3, 73.3 rgb(14.1%,17.3%,73.3%)
CMYK 81, 76, 0, 27
HSL 236.8°, 67.7, 43.7 hsl(236.8,67.7%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 236.8°, 80.7, 73.3
Web Safe 3333cc #3333cc
CIE-LAB 28.808, 47.505, -74.499
XYZ 10.596, 5.764, 47.565
xyY 0.166, 0.09, 5.764
CIE-LCH 28.808, 88.356, 302.524
CIE-LUV 28.808, -7.883, -94.364
Hunter-Lab 24.007, 36.771, -100.664
Binary 00100100, 00101100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #242cbb

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Alternatives to #242cbb

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#242cbb Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#242cbb;}
.background {background-color:#242cbb;}
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Shades and Tints of #242cbb

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #010106 is the darkest color, while #f5f5fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #242cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696976 is the less saturated color, while #020ddd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #242cbb is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #3a3a3a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #363754 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004b92 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004f7e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #005559 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0d40a1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0d4294 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d467c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population