#425468 Hex Color
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#425468 is a muted, dusty blue with significant gray undertones. This desaturated tone feels serious and grounded, making it a reliable choice for professional interfaces in finance or law. While it serves well as a full-page background, it benefits from pairing with crisp, high-contrast whites for better legibility. The hex code for this moody, atmospheric blue is #425468.
Questions about #425468
What is #425468 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #425468 is rgb(66, 84, 104), in HSL hsl(212, 22%, 33%) and in CMYK 37%, 19%, 0%, 59%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #425468 in a UI design?
#425468 pairs beautifully with crisp off-whites and cool grays to maintain professional readability. For an accent, consider a subtle sage or muted gold, which provides enough warmth to break the serious, atmospheric mood of the blue without introducing jarring contrast.
Is #425468 suitable for text-heavy professional interfaces?
Yes, #425468 works effectively for headings or secondary UI elements when placed against a clean, light background. Because of its significant gray undertones, ensure you test the contrast against your specific background color to verify it meets accessibility standards for smaller font sizes.
Is #425468 readable on white or black?
#425468 has a 7.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.