#242caa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #242caa is composed of 14.1% red, 17.3% green and 66.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.8% cyan, 74.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 33.3% black. It has a hue angle of 236.4 degrees, a saturation of 65% and a lightness of 40.4%. #242caa color hex could be obtained by blending #4858ff with #000055. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 14
    • G 17
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 74
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#242caa color description : Dark blue.

#242caa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #242caa has RGB values of R:36, G:44, B:170 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.74, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 2370730.

Hex triplet 242caa #242caa
RGB Decimal 36, 44, 170 rgb(36,44,170)
RGB Percent 14.1, 17.3, 66.7 rgb(14.1%,17.3%,66.7%)
CMYK 79, 74, 0, 33
HSL 236.4°, 65, 40.4 hsl(236.4,65%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 236.4°, 78.8, 66.7
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 26.956, 41.744, -67.413
XYZ 8.882, 5.078, 38.54
xyY 0.169, 0.097, 5.078
CIE-LCH 26.956, 79.291, 301.767
CIE-LUV 26.956, -7.285, -84.31
Hunter-Lab 22.535, 30.923, -85.627
Binary 00100100, 00101100, 10101010

Color Schemes with #242caa

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Alternatives to #242caa

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#242caa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #242caa

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

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, #020208 is the darkest color, while #f7f7fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #242caa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #63646b is the less saturated color, while #0410ca is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #242caa 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
  • #383838 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #34364f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #00478b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004b78 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #005055 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0d3d96 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0d408a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d4373 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population