Information about #24142B color

#24142B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #24142B is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(36, 20, 43) — 14.1% red, 7.8% green, 16.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 3 / 9 / 0 / 83. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#24142B presents itself as a softly balanced violet — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Hollow Plum (#2A1624). Nearby in the Register you will also find Montana (#291E30) and Elderberry (#17182B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(36, 20, 43)), which gives #24142B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 17.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:83) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #24142B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#24142B color variations

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

#24142B 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #24142B

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#24142B
  • RGB36, 20, 43
  • CMYK3, 9, 0, 83
  • CSSrgb(36, 20, 43)
  • HSL282°, 37%, 12%
  • HSL Precise281.739°, 36.508%, 12.353%
  • HSV282°, 53%, 17%
  • HSB282°, 53%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.078
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.141, 0.078, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.141, 0.078, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.141, 0.078, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID24142B
  • DECIMAL ID2364459
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01