Information about #423B5D color

#423B5D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #423B5D is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 59, 93) (25.9% red, 23.1% green, 36.5% blue), or CMYK 11 / 13 / 0 / 64 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#423B5D is a gently muted blue that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Zodiac (#413A5D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dotcom (#41415D) and Adventure (#414062).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(66, 59, 93)), which gives #423B5D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#423B5D color variations

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#423B5D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #423B5D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Zodiac color link
Zodiac

#413A5D

Dotcom color link
Dotcom

#41415D

Adventure color link
Adventure

#414062

Vortex color link
Vortex

#3A385B

Digital Blue color link
Digital Blue

#3E4163

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

HEX color link
HEX

#484558

Storm color link
Storm

#36365D

Frances Navy color link
Frances Navy

#42485F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#423B5D
  • RGB66, 59, 93
  • CMYK11, 13, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(66, 59, 93)
  • HSL252°, 22%, 30%
  • HSL Precise252.353°, 22.368%, 29.804%
  • HSV252°, 37%, 36%
  • HSB252°, 37%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.231, 0.365)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.231, 0.365, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.231, 0.365)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.5%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID423B5D
  • DECIMAL ID4340573
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01