#425742
A dark, muted green closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #425742
Visually, #425742 is defined as a muted green. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 87, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 24% C, 0% M, 24% Y, and 66% 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. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#425742
RGB66, 87, 66
HSL120.0°, 13.7%, 30.0%
CMYK24%, 0%, 24%, 66%
HSV120.0°, 24.1%, 34.1%
LAB34.7, -12.8, 9.6
XYZ6.6, 8.4, 6.4
Decimal4347714
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.85:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.67:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.51:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.27:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #425742;
}
.text-color {
color: #425742;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #425742;
}