#240caf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #240caf is composed of 14.1% red, 4.7% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.4% cyan, 93.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 248.8 degrees, a saturation of 87.2% and a lightness of 36.7%. #240caf color hex could be obtained by blending #4818ff with #00005f. Closest websafe color is: #330099.

    • R 14
    • G 5
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 93
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#240caf color description : Dark blue.

#240caf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #240caf has RGB values of R:36, G:12, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.93, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2362543.

Hex triplet 240caf #240caf
RGB Decimal 36, 12, 175 rgb(36,12,175)
RGB Percent 14.1, 4.7, 68.6 rgb(14.1%,4.7%,68.6%)
CMYK 79, 93, 0, 31
HSL 248.8°, 87.2, 36.7 hsl(248.8,87.2%,36.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 248.8°, 93.1, 68.6
Web Safe 330099 #330099
CIE-LAB 22.767, 57.33, -77.375
XYZ 8.595, 3.733, 40.823
xyY 0.162, 0.07, 3.733
CIE-LCH 22.767, 96.3, 306.536
CIE-LUV 22.767, -4.153, -85.459
Hunter-Lab 19.32, 45.604, -111.754
Binary 00100100, 00001100, 10101111

Color Schemes with #240caf

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Alternatives to #240caf

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#240caf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #240caf

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #240caf

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, #02010a is the darkest color, while #f8f6fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #240caf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5c5b60 is the less saturated color, while #1f05b6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #240caf 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
  • #262626 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #262141 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #003f7a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004269 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00474a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0d2c8d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0d2e82 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d316e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population