#425FAF

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #425FAF

The hex code #425FAF represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 66 red, 95 green, and 175 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 62% cyan, 46% magenta, 0% yellow, and 31% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. 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#425FAF
RGB66, 95, 175
HSL224.0°, 45.2%, 47.3%
CMYK62%, 46%, 0%, 31%
HSV224.0°, 62.3%, 68.6%
LAB41.9, 15.0, -46.0
XYZ14.1, 12.4, 42.2
Decimal4349871

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.02:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.49:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.76:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.96:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #425FAF; }
.text-color { color: #425FAF; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #425FAF; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
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