#042D42 Hex Color
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#042d42 is a very dark, muted blue with cool teal undertones and low saturation. Its serious, controlled character suits security, finance, government, and corporate branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background in dark interfaces, pairing it with burgundy or warm gray for contrast. White text remains highly readable against #042d42.
Questions about #042d42
What is #042d42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #042d42 is rgb(4, 45, 66), in HSL hsl(200, 89%, 14%) and in CMYK 94%, 32%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #042d42?
Burgundy and warm gray pair well with #042d42, adding warmth without weakening its serious character; use soft white or a pale blue accent to keep dark layouts balanced and preserve clear separation between background, text, and controls.
Is #042d42 readable on white or black?
#042d42 has a 14.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.