#424966

A dark, muted blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #424966

The hex code #424966 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. Its digital footprint relies on 66 parts red, 73 parts green, and 102 parts blue light.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 35% C, 28% M, 0% Y, and 60% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#424966
RGB66, 73, 102
HSL228.3°, 21.4%, 32.9%
CMYK35%, 28%, 0%, 60%
HSV228.3°, 35.3%, 40.0%
LAB31.5, 5.0, -17.8
XYZ7.0, 6.9, 13.5
Decimal4344166

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.84:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.38:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.45:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.02:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #424966; }
.text-color { color: #424966; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #424966; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F