#425972 Hex Color
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Dashboards, finance apps, and moody landing pages are where this dark, muted blue earns its keep. The hex code #425972 reads as a grayed slate blue, its low saturation giving it a dusty, shadowed depth rather than any real vividness. White text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast on it, well past AA for body copy. Pair it with burgundy or warm sand so it does not turn muddy.
Questions about #425972
What is #425972 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #425972 is rgb(66, 89, 114), in HSL hsl(211, 27%, 35%) and in CMYK 42%, 22%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #425972?
Burgundy, warm sand, and dusty rose all bring out its slate undertones. Keep bright hues small, since this muted blue works better beside restrained, low-key companions than bold contrasts.
Is #425972 readable on white or black?
#425972 has a 7.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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.