#4242E9
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Blueviolet.
About #4242E9
The hex code #4242E9 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Blueviolet. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 66, 233).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 72% C, 72% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#4242E9
RGB66, 66, 233
HSL240.0°, 79.1%, 58.6%
CMYK72%, 72%, 0%, 9%
HSV240.0°, 71.7%, 91.4%
LAB39.5, 52.7, -83.5
XYZ18.9, 10.9, 78.2
Decimal4342505
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.19:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.30:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.71:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #4242E9;
}
.text-color {
color: #4242E9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #4242E9;
}