Information about #42448F color

#42448F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #42448F belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 68, 143) (25.9% red, 26.7% green, 56.1% blue), or CMYK 30 / 29 / 0 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#42448F presents itself as a softly balanced blue — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Blueberry (#464196). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Soft Navy Blue (#3D3D90) and Dark Slate Blue (#483D8B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(66, 68, 143)), which gives #42448F its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #42448F: 8.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #42448F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#42448F color variations

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#42448F 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 #42448F

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

Blueberry color link
Blueberry

#464196

Blue Gem color link
Blue Gem

#4B3C8E

Superhero color link
Superhero

#374E88

Kudos color link
Kudos

#353A8B

Victoria color link
Victoria

#534491

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Chinese Blue color link
Chinese Blue

#365194

Fascinator color link
Fascinator

#4F4081

#42448F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42448F
  • RGB66, 68, 143
  • CMYK30, 29, 0, 44
  • CSSrgb(66, 68, 143)
  • HSL238°, 37%, 41%
  • HSL Precise238.442°, 36.842%, 40.98%
  • HSV238°, 54%, 56%
  • HSB238°, 54%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.267, 0.561)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.267, 0.561, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.267, 0.561)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB26.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID42448F
  • DECIMAL ID4342927
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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