#4200F0

A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Blue.

About #4200F0

At its core, #4200F0 is a medium and vivid hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Blue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 0, 240).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 72% C, 100% M, 0% Y, and 6% K. The HSL representation is 256.5° hue, 100.0% saturation, and 47.1% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#4200F0
RGB66, 0, 240
HSL256.5°, 100.0%, 47.1%
CMYK72%, 100%, 0%, 6%
HSV256.5°, 100.0%, 94.1%
LAB32.8, 76.6, -98.5
XYZ18.0, 7.4, 82.9
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Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.43:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.49:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.06:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.12:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #4200F0; }
.text-color { color: #4200F0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #4200F0; }

Similar Colors

Blue
#0000FF