#424081 Hex Color
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#424081 is a dark, muted indigo with blue-violet and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, understated mood without the harshness of black. Use it as a dominant UI background or branding base, pairing it with burgundy or warm ivory for contrast. White text reads clearly, with about 9.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #424081.
Questions about #424081
What is #424081 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #424081 is rgb(66, 64, 129), in HSL hsl(242, 34%, 38%) and in CMYK 49%, 50%, 0%, 49%.
Does #424081 read as warm or cool?
#424081 reads as a cool, muted indigo because its blue-violet base outweighs its gray undertones, creating a composed, serious mood rather than the energy of a brighter blue or the warmth of a purple.
What colors pair well with #424081?
#424081 pairs especially well with warm ivory for gentle contrast and burgundy for a richer accent, while soft neutrals help preserve its restrained, professional character.
Is #424081 readable on white or black?
#424081 has a 9.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.