#424D72 Hex Color
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With its dark value and very low saturation, #424d72 is a muted blue-indigo with a cool, dusty finish. The hex code #424d72 brings a serious, dependable mood to finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone, pairing it with soft cream or muted burgundy. White text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #424d72
What is #424d72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #424d72 is rgb(66, 77, 114), in HSL hsl(226, 27%, 35%) and in CMYK 42%, 32%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #424d72?
#424d72 pairs well with soft cream for gentle contrast, muted burgundy for a richer accent, and pale blue-gray for a restrained palette in interfaces, editorial layouts, and professional branding projects. The warm accent keeps its cool base from feeling too severe.
Is #424d72 readable on white or black?
#424d72 has a 8.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.