#425050
A dark, muted neutral closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #425050
At its core, #425050 is a dark and muted hue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 80, 80).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 18% C, 0% M, 0% Y, and 69% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#425050
RGB66, 80, 80
HSL180.0°, 9.6%, 28.6%
CMYK18%, 0%, 0%, 69%
HSV180.0°, 17.5%, 31.4%
LAB32.9, -5.5, -1.8
XYZ6.6, 7.5, 8.7
Decimal4345936
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.42:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.49:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.04:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.12:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #425050;
}
.text-color {
color: #425050;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #425050;
}