#242F9C

Color Details

HEX
#242F9C
RGB
rgb(36, 47, 156)
HSL
hsl(235, 63%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(77%, 70%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 10.71:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #242f9c
Contrast 1.96:1 Fail
White on #242f9c
Contrast 10.71:1 AAA
#242f9c on Black
Contrast 1.96:1 Fail
#242f9c on White
Contrast 10.71:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5059b0
#7c82c4
#a7acd7
#1d267d
#161c5e
#0e133e

Complement & Analogous

#9e9424
#57249e
#246b9e

Triadic

#9e242e
#2e9e24

Monochrome

#0e133e #161c5e #242f9c #7c82c4 #a7acd7 #d3d5eb

Analogous

#246b9e #6697bb #242f9c #7950b1 #57249e #461d7e

Complementary Mix

#161c5e #242f9c #7c82c4 #9e9424 #c0b971 #676017

Nearby Colors

#242f9b
#242f9d
#242f8c
#242fac

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About #242F9C

#242F9C converts to RGB(36, 47, 156) and HSL(235, 63%, 38%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#242F9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #242F9C?
RGB: 36, 47, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(36, 47, 156)
Is #242F9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #242F9C?
Complement: #9e9424.
Does #242F9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 10.71:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.96:1 (Fails AA).