#4242DB
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Mediumslateblue.
About #4242DB
The precise color #4242DB is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 66, 219).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 70% C, 70% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. 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#4242DB
RGB66, 66, 219
HSL240.0°, 68.0%, 55.9%
CMYK70%, 70%, 0%, 14%
HSV240.0°, 69.9%, 85.9%
LAB38.1, 48.2, -77.7
XYZ17.0, 10.2, 68.1
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Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.92:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.03:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.62:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.58:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #4242DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #4242DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #4242DB;
}