#422C50
A dark, muted purple closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #422C50
At its core, #422C50 is a dark and muted hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslateblue. Its digital footprint relies on 66 parts red, 44 parts green, and 80 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 18% C, 45% M, 0% Y, and 69% K. The HSL representation is 276.7° hue, 29.0% saturation, and 24.3% lightness.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#422C50
RGB66, 44, 80
HSL276.7°, 29.0%, 24.3%
CMYK18%, 45%, 0%, 69%
HSV276.7°, 45.0%, 31.4%
LAB22.1, 18.0, -18.2
XYZ4.6, 3.5, 8.0
Decimal4336720
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
12.30:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.71:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.75:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.45:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #422C50;
}
.text-color {
color: #422C50;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #422C50;
}