#42057F Hex Color
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Closer to ink than grape, #42057f is a deep purple with a cold, shadowy undertone. Its low lightness makes it a solid base for dark mode interfaces and moody branding, and white text stays readable on it. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose so it reads rich instead of flat.
Questions about #42057f
What is #42057f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42057f is rgb(66, 5, 127), in HSL hsl(270, 92%, 26%) and in CMYK 48%, 96%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #42057f?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and soft lavender tints all sit comfortably next to #42057f. Gold warms it up, while pale lavender tints keep the palette cool and cohesive. Avoid bright greens, which can clash with its cold undertone.
Is #42057f readable on white or black?
#42057f has a 13.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.