#424275
A dark, muted blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #424275
The precise color #424275 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslateblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 66 red, 66 green, and 117 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 44% C, 44% M, 0% Y, and 54% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#424275
RGB66, 66, 117
HSL240.0°, 27.9%, 35.9%
CMYK44%, 44%, 0%, 54%
HSV240.0°, 43.6%, 45.9%
LAB30.3, 14.2, -29.3
XYZ7.4, 6.3, 17.7
Decimal4342389
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
9.26:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.27:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.85:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.93:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #424275;
}
.text-color {
color: #424275;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #424275;
}