Information about #424894 color

#424894 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #424894 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(66, 72, 148) — 25.9% red, 28.2% green, 58% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 32 / 30 / 0 / 42. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#424894 is a softly balanced blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Blueberry (#464196). Nearby in the Register you will also find Soft Navy Blue (#3D3D90) and Chinese Blue (#365194).

In RGB terms — rgb(66, 72, 148) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #424894 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. #424894 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#424894 color variations

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#424894 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 #424894

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

Chinese Blue color link
Chinese Blue

#365194

Blue Gem color link
Blue Gem

#4B3C8E

Superhero color link
Superhero

#374E88

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Victoria color link
Victoria

#534491

Governor Bay color link
Governor Bay

#51559B

Kudos color link
Kudos

#353A8B

#424894 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#424894
  • RGB66, 72, 148
  • CMYK32, 30, 0, 42
  • CSSrgb(66, 72, 148)
  • HSL236°, 38%, 42%
  • HSL Precise235.61°, 38.318%, 41.961%
  • HSV236°, 55%, 58%
  • HSB236°, 55%, 58%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.580
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.282, 0.580)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.282, 0.580, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.282, 0.580)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB58%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID424894
  • DECIMAL ID4343956
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01