#42494E Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated blue acts as a muted neutral that leans heavily toward charcoal grey. Its low chroma makes it a reliable, serious backdrop for financial or legal web interfaces. Because #42494e offers high contrast against white text, it works well for readable body copy. It feels most professional when paired with crisp, high-contrast highlights rather than other muddy tones. The hex code for this shade is #42494e.
Questions about #42494e
What is #42494e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42494e is rgb(66, 73, 78), in HSL hsl(205, 8%, 28%) and in CMYK 15%, 6%, 0%, 69%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #42494e in a design system?
#42494e functions best as a primary text color or a background anchor for professional interfaces where readability is the priority. Its low-chroma profile prevents visual fatigue during long reading sessions while maintaining a modern, corporate aesthetic compared to pure black.
What colors pair well with #42494e?
Is #42494e readable on white or black?
#42494e has a 9.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.