#429FC7 Hex Color
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#429fc7 is a muted, cool blue with just enough gray to keep it from feeling loud. The hex code reads steady and dependable, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare apps, and security branding. Its moderate saturation makes it a solid base for UI backgrounds, since black text on #429fc7 clears WCAG AA at about 7.0:1. Pair it with warm sand or charcoal, and if you want softer companion tones, it helps to know what colors make gray.
Questions about #429fc7
What is #429fc7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #429fc7 is rgb(66, 159, 199), in HSL hsl(198, 54%, 52%) and in CMYK 67%, 20%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #429fc7?
Warm sand, soft charcoal, and muted coral all flatter #429fc7. Its gray undertone keeps the blue from clashing with earthy neutrals, so lean on warm accents for balance.
Is #429fc7 readable on white or black?
#429fc7 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.