#242CEF Hex Color Code

#242CEF

The Hexadecimal Color #242CEF is a contrast shade of Blue. #242CEF RGB value is rgb(36, 44, 239). RGB Color Model of #242CEF consists of 14% red, 17% green and 93% blue. HSL color Mode of #242CEF has 238°(degrees) Hue, 86% Saturation and 54% Lightness. #242CEF color has an wavelength of 470.14815nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #242CEF is #3333FF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #242CEF is #23E. The Closest Color to #242CEF is #0000FF. Official Name of #242CEF Hex Code is Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #242CEF is 85 Cyan 82 Magenta 0 Yellow 6 Black and #242CEF CMY is 85, 82, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #242CEF is hsl(238,86,54, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(238, 85, 94). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #242CEF is 17.2, 8.41, 82.36.
Hex8 Value of #242CEF is #242CEFFF. Decimal Value of #242CEF is 2370799 and Octal Value of #242CEF is 11026357. Binary Value of #242CEF is 100100, 101100, 11101111 and Android of #242CEF is 4280560879 / 0xff242cef. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #242CEF is 0.159, 0.078, 0.078 and YIQ Color Space of #242CEF is 63.838, -67.4207, 58.992. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #242CEF is 2.84, 2.68, 81.16. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #242CEF is 34.82, 63.75, -94.6. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #242CEF is 34.82, -9.79, -124.26. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #242CEF is 34.82, 114.08, 303.98. Hunter Lab variable of #242CEF is 29.0, 55.12, -148.08.

#242CEF - Blue Color Image
#242CEF - Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #242CEF

RGB Percentages of #242CEF

14%
17%
93%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #242CEF

14.12%
17.14%
93.73%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #242CEF

85%
82%
0%
6%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #242CEF

To get 25% Saturated #242CEF Color, you need to convert the hex color #242CEF to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #242CEF hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #242CEF

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #242CEF

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #242CEF

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #242CEF to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #242CEF to it's the darkest color.

#242CEF Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(36, 44, 239)
RGB Percent 14%, 17%, 93%
RYB 36.0, 43.7, 239.0
CMYK 85, 82, 0, 6
CMY 85, 82, 0
HSL hsl(238, 86%, 54%)
HSLA hsl(238, 86%, 54%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(238, 85, 94)
XYZ 17.2, 8.41, 82.36
Hex8 Value #242CEFFF
Decimal Value 2370799
Octal Value 11026357
Binary Value 100100,101100,11101111
Android 4280560879 / 0xff242cef
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(238, 86%, 54%)
xyY 0.159, 0.078, 8.406
YIQ 63.838, -67.4207, 58.992
LMS 2.84, 2.68, 81.16
CieLAB 34.82, 63.75, -94.6
CieLUV : LCHuv 34.82, -9.79, -124.26
CieLCH : LCHab 34.82, 114.08, 303.98
Hunter Lab 29.0, 55.12, -148.08
YUV 63.838, 86.2, -24.42
YDbDr 63.838, 263.53, 52.98
YCbCr 70.83, 214.83, 110.56
YCoCg 90.75, 137.5, -46.75
YPbPr 63.84, 98.85, -19.86
Munsell Color System 9150.35 649.46/230.77

#242CEF HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#242CEF as Background:

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.

Maya Angelou
<p style="background: #242CEF">…</p>

#242CEF as Text Color:

It is vital that when educating our children's brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts.

Dalai Lama
<p style="color: #242CEF">…</p>

#242CEF as Text Shadow:

Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.

Aristotle
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #242CEF">…</p>

#242CEF as Linear Gradient:

All careers go up and down like friendships, like marriages, like anything else, and you can't bat a thousand all the time.

Julie Andrews
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #242CEF)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #242CEF?

RGB Value for #242CEF is rgb(36, 44, 239).

What is the RGB percentage of #242CEF?

RGB percentage for #242CEF is 14% Red 17% Green 93% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #242CEF?

CMYK Color Model of #242CEF is 85 Cyan 82 Magenta 0 Yellow 6 Black.

What is the HSL value of #242CEF?

HSL Value of #242CEF is 238°(degrees) Hue 86 Saturation 54 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #242CEF?

HSV Value of #242CEF is 238 Hue 85 Saturation 94 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #242CEF?

XYZ Color Model of #242CEF is 17.2, 8.41, 82.36.