#242146 Color Information
#242146 RGB value is (36, 33, 70). The hex color red value is 36, green is 33, and blue is 70. Its HSL format shows a hue of 245°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of20 percent. The CMYK process values are 49 percent, 53 percent, 0 percent, 73percent.
#242146 Color Meaning
Color #242146 evokes depth, calm authority, and meditative reflection. #242146 dark, muted shade of blue combines stability with seriousness, encouraging focused thought and disciplined action. Psychologically, color #242146 promotes mental clarity, introspection, and composure, helping to stabilize intense emotions or overactive thought patterns. Culturally, color #242146 has been associated with wisdom, loyalty, and scholarly pursuits in Western traditions. Eastern perspectives see #242146 as a color of calm concentration, spiritual awareness, and meditative stillness. Feng Shui considers deep blues like #242146 ideal for knowledge and personal growth areas, enhancing insight and self-discipline. Spiritually, #242146 resonates with the third eye chakra, stimulating intuition, inner vision, and perception of deeper truths. In design, color #242146 works well as a foundation color for corporate branding, book covers, or serious digital interfaces. Artists use #242146 for shadows, depth, and creating a sense of solemnity or mystery. Its dark, subdued tone pairs with lighter blues, golds, or whites to produce balanced and visually compelling compositions.
Color Conversion
Convert #242146 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.
RGB Values & CMYK Values
RGB Values
CMYK Values
Color Variations
#242146 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.
Color Harmonies
#242146 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
Split Complementary
Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)
Tetradic
Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel
Square
Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)
Double Split
Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue
Contrast Checker
(WCAG 2.1) Test #242146 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.
Sample Text
This is how your text will look with these colors.
Large Text (18pt+)
Normal Text
UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #242146 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.
Normal Vision
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
CSS Examples
Background Color
Text Color
Sample Text
Border Color
Box Shadow
Text Shadow
Sample Text
Gradient
#242146 Color FAQs
Frequently asked questions about #242146 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.