#424949
A dark, muted neutral closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #424949
The hex code #424949 represents a beautifully specific shade of neutral. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 73, and 73.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 71% black. With a hue angle of 180.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the neutral spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#424949
RGB66, 73, 73
HSL180.0°, 5.0%, 27.3%
CMYK10%, 0%, 0%, 71%
HSV180.0°, 9.6%, 28.6%
LAB30.4, -2.8, -1.0
XYZ5.8, 6.4, 7.2
Decimal4344137
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
9.21:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.28:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.80:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.94:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #424949;
}
.text-color {
color: #424949;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #424949;
}