Information about #242A5C color

#242A5C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #242A5C belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(36, 42, 92) (14.1% red, 16.5% green, 36.1% blue), or CMYK 22 / 20 / 0 / 64 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#242A5C presents itself as a confidently colored blue — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Phthalo Blue (#272D59). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Blast Off (#262857) and Delft Blue (#1F305E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(36, 42, 92)), which gives #242A5C its character. If you plan to put text on a #242A5C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#242A5C color variations

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

#242A5C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#242A5C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#242A5C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#242A5C 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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#242A5C 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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#455C24
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#5C3A24
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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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#24455C
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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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#5C2429
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#295C24
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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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#56245C
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#295C24
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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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#245C3A
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Nearest named colors to #242A5C

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

Dark Phthalo Blue color link
Dark Phthalo Blue

#272D59

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Delft Blue color link
Delft Blue

#1F305E

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Dark Persian Blue color link
Dark Persian Blue

#2D2759

Dark Sapphire Blue color link
Dark Sapphire Blue

#273459

Biscay color link
Biscay

#1B3162

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Confidante color link
Confidante

#233167

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Paris M color link
Paris M

#312760

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

#242A5C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#242A5C
  • RGB36, 42, 92
  • CMYK22, 20, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(36, 42, 92)
  • HSL234°, 44%, 25%
  • HSL Precise233.571°, 43.75%, 25.098%
  • HSV234°, 61%, 36%
  • HSB234°, 61%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • GLSLvec3(0.141, 0.165, 0.361)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.141, 0.165, 0.361, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.141, 0.165, 0.361)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.1%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID242A5C
  • DECIMAL ID2370140
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers22 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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