#42338A
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #42338A
Visually, #42338A is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 51, and 138.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 52% cyan, 63% magenta, 0% yellow, and 46% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. 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.