darkslateblue

#242FAE

Cool

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB36, 47, 174
CMYK79, 73, 0, 32
HSL235°, 66%, 41%
LAB27, 33, -70
Closest Library Match
blue-80096% Match

Readability

10.03On WhitePASS AA
2.09On BlackFAIL

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #242FAE

The hexadecimal color code #242FAE is a medium, vibrant shade of Blue (known as darkslateblue). In the RGB color model, #242FAE is comprised of 36 red, 47 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 235 degrees, a saturation of 66%, and a lightness of 41%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 487 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create vibrant Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #242FAE.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind