#424652 Hex Color
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It sits a shade darker than slate, reading almost gray at a glance. Indigo is the closest label for it, though the hex code #424652 keeps things that muted and ashy. That low saturation makes it a natural supporting tone or dark mode background rather than a focal point. White text reaches about 9.4:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA for body copy. Since it hovers near neutral, knowing what colors make gray helps you place it in a palette. Warm brass or dusty rose keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #424652
What is #424652 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #424652 is rgb(66, 70, 82), in HSL hsl(225, 11%, 29%) and in CMYK 20%, 15%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #424652?
Warm accents like burgundy or brass make it look richer, while cool grays flatten it. Muted rose and soft cream also work as lighter counterparts.
Is #424652 readable on white or black?
#424652 has a 9.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.