#243256 - Boatswain color

Deep, stormy indigo with cool slate undertones, this near-midnight blue reads sophisticated and restrained. It evokes twilight over a calm harbor, a soft inkiness that absorbs light without feeling heavy. Muted and versatile, it complements warm metallic accents, creamy neutrals, and crisp whites, making it ideal for elegant branding, moody interiors, and refined textiles. The color feels calming and contemplative, lending depth and subtle drama while remaining approachable and modern.

color #243256

#243256 color RGB value is 36, 50, 86, and the CMYK value is 0.581, 0.419, 0.00, 0.663. Alternative names for that color are: boatswain, black, darkslategray, cloud burst, midnight blue, indigo, darkslategrey.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
36, 50, 86
rgb(36, 50, 86)
CMYK
0.581, 0.419, 0.00, 0.663
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sRGB
0.141, 0.196, 0.337
rgb(14.1% 19.6% 33.7%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.175, 0.209, 0.335
color(a98-rgb 0.175 0.209 0.335)
HCT
270, 28.0, 21.3
color(--hct 270 19.3% 21.3%)
HSL
223, 41.0, 23.9
hsl(223 41% 23.9%)
HSV
223, 58.1, 33.7
color(--hsv 223 58.1% 33.7%)
HWB
223, 14.1, 66.3
hwb(223 14.1% 66.3%)
Lab
21.0, 3.36, -24.0
lab(21 3.36 -24)
P3
0.152, 0.195, 0.327
color(display-p3 0.152 0.195 0.327)
XYZ D50
0.0333, 0.0324, 0.0698
color(xyz-d50 0.033 0.032 0.07)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#243256
RGB:36 50 86
HSL:223.2deg 40.98% 23.92%
HEX:#564824
RGB:86 72 36
HSL:43.2deg 40.98% 23.92%

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