Information about #242447 color

#242447 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #242447 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(36, 36, 71) (14.1% red, 14.1% green, 27.8% blue), or CMYK 14 / 14 / 0 / 72 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A moderately toned classic blue, #242447 leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Redemption Blue (#232545). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sonic Boom (#252042) and Surfs Up (#1F2142).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(36, 36, 71)), which gives #242447 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #242447: 14.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #242447 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#242447 color variations

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

#242447 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 #242447

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#242447
  • RGB36, 36, 71
  • CMYK14, 14, 0, 72
  • CSSrgb(36, 36, 71)
  • HSL240°, 33%, 21%
  • HSL Precise240°, 32.71%, 20.98%
  • HSV240°, 49%, 28%
  • HSB240°, 49%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • GLSLvec3(0.141, 0.141, 0.278)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.141, 0.141, 0.278, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.141, 0.141, 0.278)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.8%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID242447
  • DECIMAL ID2368583
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers22 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01