#4242C5
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.
About #4242C5
The hex code #4242C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Slateblue. Its digital footprint relies on 66 parts red, 66 parts green, and 197 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 66% C, 66% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#4242C5
RGB66, 66, 197
HSL240.0°, 53.0%, 51.6%
CMYK66%, 66%, 0%, 23%
HSV240.0°, 66.5%, 77.3%
LAB36.1, 41.0, -68.2
XYZ14.3, 9.1, 53.8
Decimal4342469
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.45:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.82:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.39:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #4242C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #4242C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #4242C5;
}