#424A59 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #424a59 sits between blue and charcoal with a dusty, gray-heavy finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with burgundy or warm ivory. White text remains highly legible, with about 8.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #424a59.
Questions about #424a59
What is #424a59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #424a59 is rgb(66, 74, 89), in HSL hsl(219, 15%, 30%) and in CMYK 26%, 17%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #424a59?
Does #424a59 read as warm or cool?
#424a59 reads as cool because its blue influence shows through the charcoal base, while its heavy gray content keeps the effect subdued rather than vivid across screens and printed materials.
Is #424a59 readable on white or black?
#424a59 has a 8.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.