#42006B Hex Color
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This deep, saturated violet sits on the darker end of the spectrum, offering a heavy, moody presence. Because it lacks brightness, use it as a 60% base for dark mode interfaces or high-contrast branding rather than small text. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold accents to emphasize a regal, mysterious aesthetic. The hex code for this color is #42006b.
Questions about #42006b
What is #42006b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42006b is rgb(66, 0, 107), in HSL hsl(277, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 38%, 100%, 0%, 58%.
Why is #42006b challenging for body text?
The color #42006b lacks sufficient brightness to provide clear contrast against most backgrounds, making small text difficult to read. It functions best as a saturated, immersive background for dark mode interfaces or large, bold headers rather than body copy.
What colors pair well with #42006b?
Is #42006b readable on white or black?
#42006b has a 14.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.