Information about #424A83 color

#424A83 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #424A83 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(66, 74, 131) — 25.9% red, 29% green, 51.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 25 / 22 / 0 / 49. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#424A83 presents itself as a softly balanced blue — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Magik (#3E4C7A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Takaka (#3D4D78) and Superhero (#374E88).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(66, 74, 131)), which gives #424A83 its character. If you plan to put text on a #424A83 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#424A83 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#424A83 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 #424A83

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

Magik color link
Magik

#3E4C7A

Takaka color link
Takaka

#3D4D78

Superhero color link
Superhero

#374E88

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Night Moves color link
Night Moves

#454C73

Fascinator color link
Fascinator

#4F4081

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Quayside color link
Quayside

#424F71

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#424A83
  • RGB66, 74, 131
  • CMYK25, 22, 0, 49
  • CSSrgb(66, 74, 131)
  • HSL233°, 33%, 39%
  • HSL Precise232.615°, 32.995%, 38.627%
  • HSV233°, 50%, 51%
  • HSB233°, 50%, 51%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.514
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.290, 0.514)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.290, 0.514, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.290, 0.514)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB51.4%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID424A83
  • DECIMAL ID4344451
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01