Information about #242A2D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #242A2D is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(36, 42, 45) (14.1% red, 16.5% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 4 / 1 / 0 / 82 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #242A2D reads as a calm, restrained azure and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cinder (#242A2E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Charleston Green (#232B2B) and Blue Charcoal (#262B2F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(36, 42, 45)), which gives #242A2D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:82) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #242A2D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#242A2D color variations

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

#242A2D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#242A2D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#1D2124

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#15191B

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#0E1012

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#070809

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Black

#000000

#242A2D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#242A2D 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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#24262D

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#242D2C

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#242D29

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#242D25

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#242A2D 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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#2D2724
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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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#2D2C24
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#2D2426
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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
#24262D
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#242D2C
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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
#242A2D
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#2D242A
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#2A2D24
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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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#27242D
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#2D2724
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#2A2D24
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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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#2C242D
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#2D2724
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#262D24
#262D24

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Nearest named colors to #242A2D

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

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Charleston Green color link
Charleston Green

#232B2B

Blue Charcoal color link
Blue Charcoal

#262B2F

Wine Trail color link
Wine Trail

#27292D

Shadowland color link
Shadowland

#26272C

Double Foundry color link
Double Foundry

#282A2C

Black Russian color link
Black Russian

#24252B

Jaguar color link
Jaguar

#29292F

Bunker color link
Bunker

#292C2F

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Double Revolver color link
Double Revolver

#29272F

Midnight Moss color link
Midnight Moss

#242E28

#242A2D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#242A2D
  • RGB36, 42, 45
  • CMYK4, 1, 0, 82
  • CSSrgb(36, 42, 45)
  • HSL200°, 11%, 16%
  • HSL Precise200°, 11.111%, 15.882%
  • HSV200°, 20%, 18%
  • HSB200°, 20%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.141, 0.165, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.141, 0.165, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.141, 0.165, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID242A2D
  • DECIMAL ID2370093
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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