#442AD4 Hex Color
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Saturated and electric, #442ad4 commands attention as a powerful accent color. It possesses a high intensity that can overwhelm backgrounds, so it works best as a 10% highlight or call to action. Pair this hex code with soft, desaturated grays to anchor its boldness. Because it maintains strong contrast, white text remains readable when placed directly over this indigo hue.
Questions about #442ad4
What is #442ad4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #442ad4 is rgb(68, 42, 212), in HSL hsl(249, 67%, 50%) and in CMYK 68%, 80%, 0%, 17%.
How can I effectively use #442ad4 in a design layout?
Use #442ad4 sparingly as a 10% highlight or call-to-action button to command attention. Because of its high intensity, avoid using it as a large background; instead, anchor the boldness by pairing it with neutral charcoal or soft desaturated grays.
Is #442ad4 readable on white or black?
#442ad4 has a 8.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.