Color #242A42

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #242A42 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(36, 42, 66) (14.1% red, 16.5% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 12 / 9 / 0 / 74 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #242A42 reads as a moderately toned classic blue and stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Aashay Vasani Blue (#202A44). Slightly further away sit Crescendo (#222F44) and Redemption Blue (#232545).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(36, 42, 66)), which gives #242A42 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #242A42 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#242A42 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#242A42 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.

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White

#242A42 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.

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Black

#242A42 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.

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Grey

#242A42 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.

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#242A42 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

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Alternatives to #242A42 color

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Nearest named colors to #242A42

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Aashay Vasani Blue

#202A44

Crescendo

#222F44

Redemption Blue

#232545

Valhalla

#2A2B41

Quarterback

#282B3C

Tornado

#272D3C

Ebony Clay

#26283B

Allegro

#242E3B

Yankees Blue

#1C2841

Bullitt

#27253C

Midnight Express

#21263A

Blue Night

#1F263B

#242A42 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

HEX#242A42
RGB36, 42, 66
CMYK12, 9, 0, 74

HSL228°, 29%, 20%
HSL Precise228°, 29.412%, 20%
HSV228°, 45%, 26%
HSB228°, 45%, 26%

HEX ID242A42
DECIMAL ID2370114
Name LengthThis color has no name

Color Family (Hue)Blue
Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
Lightness FamilyDark

Percentage of Red in RGB14.1%
Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%

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