#242cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #242cbd is composed of 14.1% red, 17.3% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81% cyan, 76.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 236.9 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 44.1%. #242cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #4858ff with #00007b. Closest websafe color is: #3333cc.

    • R 14
    • G 17
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 77
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#242cbd color description : Strong blue.

#242cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #242cbd has RGB values of R:36, G:44, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.77, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2370749.

Hex triplet 242cbd #242cbd
RGB Decimal 36, 44, 189 rgb(36,44,189)
RGB Percent 14.1, 17.3, 74.1 rgb(14.1%,17.3%,74.1%)
CMYK 81, 77, 0, 26
HSL 236.9°, 68, 44.1 hsl(236.9,68%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 236.9°, 81, 74.1
Web Safe 3333cc #3333cc
CIE-LAB 29.03, 48.167, -75.313
XYZ 10.812, 5.85, 48.701
xyY 0.165, 0.089, 5.85
CIE-LCH 29.03, 89.399, 302.601
CIE-LUV 29.03, -7.955, -95.536
Hunter-Lab 24.186, 37.466, -102.453
Binary 00100100, 00101100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #242cbd

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Alternatives to #242cbd

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#242cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #242cbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#242cbd;}
.background {background-color:#242cbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #242cbd;}

Shades and Tints of #242cbd

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, #010208 is the darkest color, while #f6f7fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #242cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696a78 is the less saturated color, while #010de0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #242cbd 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
  • #004b93 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #00507f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #005559 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0d40a2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0d4395 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d467d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population