#422EF4 Hex Color
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#422ef4 is a highly saturated, cool indigo with strong blue-violet undertones and an energetic presence. Its intensity suits calls to action, creative branding, and spiritual or night-sky themes, but it can overpower large areas. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal or warm cream. White text offers about 7.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this indigo is #422ef4.
Questions about #422ef4
What is #422ef4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #422ef4 is rgb(66, 46, 244), in HSL hsl(246, 90%, 57%) and in CMYK 73%, 81%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #422ef4?
For balanced palettes, pair #422ef4 with charcoal or warm cream backgrounds, then add pale lavender or muted gold accents sparingly; these softer neutrals and low-saturation partners temper its high saturation without competing with its blue-violet character.
Is #422ef4 readable on white or black?
#422ef4 has a 7.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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.