#425CD1 Hex Color
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#425cd1 is a saturated, cool blue with a slight violet undertone and enough depth to feel focused rather than soft. Its energy suits calls to action, finance dashboards, security tools, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color or bold accent with white, where this hex code provides about 5.7:1 contrast for readable body text.
Questions about #425cd1
What is #425cd1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #425cd1 is rgb(66, 92, 209), in HSL hsl(229, 61%, 54%) and in CMYK 68%, 56%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #425cd1?
Pair #425cd1 with white for crisp contrast, or soften it with pale blue, cool gray, and muted violet accents; warm neutrals such as sand can add balance without overpowering its cool violet-blue character.
Is #425cd1 readable on white or black?
#425cd1 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.