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#240647 color code is #240647. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #240647.

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#240647 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #240647 is 0.0096. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 17.62:1 against white and 1.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#240647 on white17.62:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#240647 on black1.19:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #24064717.62:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2406471.19:1Fail

#240647 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #240647?+
The hex code for #240647 is #240647. In RGB it's rgb(36, 6, 71), and in HSL it's hsl(268, 84%, 15%).
What is the RGB value of #240647?+
#240647 in RGB is (36, 6, 71). Written in CSS: rgb(36, 6, 71).
What is the CMYK value of #240647?+
#240647 converts to CMYK(49%, 92%, 0%, 72%) for print. Hex equivalent is #240647.
Is #240647 a warm or cool color?+
#240647 (#240647) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 268° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #240647 belong to?+
#240647 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 268°, 84%, 15% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #240647 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#240647 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 17.62:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #240647?+
The nearest Pantone match for #240647 (#240647) is 276 C Pantone 276 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #240647 in design

Practical guidance for using #240647 (#240647) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #240647 (#240647) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 17.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #240647 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #240647 (#240647) reads as high-energy and confident and premium and serious. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#240647 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#240647 is a moody, atmospheric room color — perfect for libraries, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bars where you want the space to feel enclosed and cinematic. Pair with brass or unlacquered fixtures, warm overhead lighting (2700K bulbs), and natural-fiber rugs. Avoid using it in spaces with limited natural light unless that intimacy is the point.