#425B5E Hex Color
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A muted, dusty cyan with heavy inky grey undertones, #425b5e offers a serious and grounded alternative to brighter teals. This shade works best as a moody background or a secondary accent in technology interfaces, as it feels both professional and restrained. Because it has such low saturation, pair it with crisp white text to maintain high readability. The hex code for this desaturated tone is #425b5e.
Questions about #425b5e
What is #425b5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #425b5e is rgb(66, 91, 94), in HSL hsl(186, 18%, 31%) and in CMYK 30%, 3%, 0%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #425b5e for a balanced design?
#425b5e works best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or light warm greys to maintain legibility. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing this muted cyan with terracotta to add a touch of natural, contrasting warmth to your UI.
Is #425b5e suitable for text usage in professional interfaces?
Because #425b5e is a relatively dark, low-saturation tone, it lacks the necessary contrast for small body text against dark backgrounds. Use it primarily as an accent or background color, and stick to off-white or light neutral text colors for readability.
Is #425b5e readable on white or black?
#425b5e has a 7.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.