#425A82 Hex Color
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#425a82 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, slightly dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, dependable mood suited to security, finance, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone or UI background with white text, reaching about 7.0:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #425a82.
Questions about #425a82
What is #425a82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #425a82 is rgb(66, 90, 130), in HSL hsl(218, 33%, 38%) and in CMYK 49%, 31%, 0%, 49%.
Does #425a82 read as a warm or cool color?
#425a82 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base and gray undertones soften warmth, giving interfaces and brand layouts a calm, serious, dependable appearance rather than an energetic or playful one.
What colors pair well with #425a82?
#425a82 pairs well with white, pale blue, muted sage, and warm neutrals, which either sharpen its contrast or balance its cool, dusty appearance without making the palette feel loud. Use lighter tones for accents and backgrounds.
Is #425a82 readable on white or black?
#425a82 has a 6.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.