#240E35 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #240e35 is a cool purple with dusty violet undertones and very low lightness. Its gloomy, serious character suits spiritual branding, wine labels, gaming interfaces, and moody backgrounds. Use the hex code as a dominant base with warm ivory or soft gold accents. White text has about 17.7:1 contrast, though brighter details prevent large layouts from feeling heavy.
Questions about #240e35
What is #240e35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #240e35 is rgb(36, 14, 53), in HSL hsl(274, 58%, 13%) and in CMYK 32%, 74%, 0%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #240e35?
#240e35 pairs well with warm ivory, soft gold, and muted mauve, which soften its cool, low-lightness purple base. Use ivory for readable contrast and gold or mauve for restrained highlights in branding, packaging, or interface accents.
Is #240e35 warm or cool?
#240e35 reads as a cool color because its purple base leans toward blue, while dusty violet undertones keep it muted rather than vivid. Its very low lightness adds a solemn, serious mood, making it effective for dark, atmospheric layouts.
Is #240e35 readable on white or black?
#240e35 has a 17.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.