#420FA8
A dark, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkblue.
About #420FA8
The hex code #420FA8 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 66 red, 15 green, and 168 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 61% C, 91% M, 0% Y, and 34% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#420FA8
RGB66, 15, 168
HSL260.0°, 83.6%, 35.9%
CMYK61%, 91%, 0%, 34%
HSV260.0°, 91.1%, 65.9%
LAB24.7, 56.4, -69.8
XYZ9.5, 4.3, 37.4
Decimal4329384
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
11.26:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.87:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.76:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.59:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #420FA8;
}
.text-color {
color: #420FA8;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #420FA8;
}