#429AD9 Hex Color
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A mid-tone blue, #429ad9 sits firmly in the cool spectrum with a distinct, unsaturated quality. It is a reliable choice for professional interfaces, finance, and security applications, pairing well with soft slate grays when you are mixing gray. With a 6.9:1 contrast ratio against black text, it functions best as a primary branding element or a clear, readable UI accent.
Questions about #429ad9
What is #429ad9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #429ad9 is rgb(66, 154, 217), in HSL hsl(205, 67%, 55%) and in CMYK 70%, 29%, 0%, 15%.
Where should I use #429ad9 in a user interface?
#429ad9 functions best as a primary action color or a clear UI accent, particularly in professional environments like finance or security apps. It maintains excellent readability against white backgrounds, ensuring that your call-to-action buttons or navigation elements remain highly accessible for users.
Which neutral colors pair best with #429ad9?
To create a clean, modern aesthetic, pair #429ad9 with deep charcoal or soft slate grays. These neutrals allow the blue to stand out without competing for attention, which helps maintain visual hierarchy in dashboards and complex data visualizations.
Is #429ad9 readable on white or black?
#429ad9 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.