Information about #424F8F color

#424F8F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #424F8F is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 79, 143) (25.9% red, 31% green, 56.1% blue), or CMYK 30 / 25 / 0 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#424F8F is a softly balanced deep-sea blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Twilight (#4E518B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Superhero (#374E88) and Chinese Blue (#365194).

In RGB terms — rgb(66, 79, 143) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 7.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.7:1. No one has named #424F8F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#424F8F color variations

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#424F8F 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 #424F8F

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

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Superhero color link
Superhero

#374E88

Chinese Blue color link
Chinese Blue

#365194

Blueberry color link
Blueberry

#464196

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

YInMn Blue color link
YInMn Blue

#2E5090

#424F8F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#424F8F
  • RGB66, 79, 143
  • CMYK30, 25, 0, 44
  • CSSrgb(66, 79, 143)
  • HSL230°, 37%, 41%
  • HSL Precise229.87°, 36.842%, 40.98%
  • HSV230°, 54%, 56%
  • HSB230°, 54%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.310, 0.561)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.310, 0.561, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.310, 0.561)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID424F8F
  • DECIMAL ID4345743
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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