#240EB5 Hex Color
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#240eb5 is a dark, highly saturated indigo with a cool blue-violet cast and strong visual weight. This hex code suits technology, finance, security, and spiritual branding, especially as a dominant dark-mode background or bold accent. White text reads clearly against it, while burgundy or muted lavender can soften its intense, authoritative presence.
Questions about #240eb5
What is #240eb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #240eb5 is rgb(36, 14, 181), in HSL hsl(248, 86%, 38%) and in CMYK 80%, 92%, 0%, 29%.
Does #240eb5 work with white text?
White text has excellent contrast on #240eb5, at roughly 12:1 under standard WCAG relative-luminance calculations, making it suitable for normal-size text and strong accessibility performance. Verify any chosen font, opacity, gradients, or overlays separately.
What colors pair well with #240eb5?
Is #240eb5 readable on white or black?
#240eb5 has a 11.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.