#0422E5 Hex Color
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Reach for #0422e5 when a blue background needs to feel bold instead of sleepy. This shade is highly saturated but dark, so it reads serious while keeping an electric edge that muted navies lack. White text hits about 8.9:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA, which makes it a solid pick for buttons, links, and dark UI panels. The hex code flatters warm accents like amber or coral.
Questions about #0422e5
What is #0422e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0422e5 is rgb(4, 34, 229), in HSL hsl(232, 97%, 46%) and in CMYK 98%, 85%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #0422e5?
Warm accents like amber or coral balance its cool, saturated intensity, while muted grays keep it grounded. Avoid pairing it with other pure hues at full strength, since the combination can turn harsh.
Is #0422e5 readable on white or black?
#0422e5 has a 8.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.