#42425F
A dark, muted blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #42425F
The hex code #42425F represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslategray. Its digital footprint relies on 66 parts red, 66 parts green, and 95 parts blue light.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 31% C, 31% M, 0% Y, and 63% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42425F
RGB66, 66, 95
HSL240.0°, 18.0%, 31.6%
CMYK31%, 31%, 0%, 63%
HSV240.0°, 30.5%, 37.3%
LAB29.1, 7.5, -17.1
XYZ6.3, 5.9, 11.6
Decimal4342367
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
9.65:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.18:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.22:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.85:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42425F;
}
.text-color {
color: #42425F;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42425F;
}