#423C8E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this indigo leans navy with a dim, cool cast. #423c8e holds up as a dominant base for night sky themes, dark interfaces, or formal branding. White text clears a 9.3:1 contrast ratio on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with burgundy for a richer, less expected combination.
Questions about #423c8e
What is #423c8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #423c8e is rgb(66, 60, 142), in HSL hsl(244, 41%, 40%) and in CMYK 54%, 58%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #423c8e?
Warm tones like burgundy, amber, and dusty gold give #423c8e contrast without fighting its muted depth. Cool grays also work but can flatten it, so lean warm when the design needs energy.
Is #423c8e readable on white or black?
#423c8e has a 9.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.