#42699F Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #42699f has a dusty blue tone with low saturation and a matte finish. Its restrained character supports trust, security, and control in finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use the hex code #42699f as a supporting UI color or broad background, with white text offering about 5.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #42699f
What is #42699f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42699f is rgb(66, 105, 159), in HSL hsl(215, 41%, 44%) and in CMYK 58%, 34%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #42699f?
#42699f pairs well with warm neutrals, soft white, and muted accents such as terracotta, ochre, or sage, which balance its cool blue base without overpowering its quiet, low-saturation visual character.
Is #42699f a warm or cool color?
#42699f reads as a cool color because its blue base and subdued saturation create a calm, restrained effect rather than a warm, vivid, or energetic appearance in most digital interfaces. It can support trust and control without the sharper feel of a much darker blue.
Is #42699f readable on white or black?
#42699f has a 5.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.