#425174 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #425174 is a cool blue with gray, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, controlled mood without the harshness of near-black navy. The hex code #425174 works well as a dominant interface background or supporting brand tone, with white text offering strong readability at about 7.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #425174
What is #425174 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #425174 is rgb(66, 81, 116), in HSL hsl(222, 27%, 36%) and in CMYK 43%, 30%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #425174?
Pair #425174 with warm burgundy for restrained contrast, or use pale blue-gray and off-white to keep the palette composed. These combinations preserve its muted character while adding enough separation for interfaces, editorial layouts, and formal branding.
Is #425174 readable on white or black?
#425174 has a 7.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.