#042A8F
Vivid Blue
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About #042A8F Vivid Blue
#042A8F is a vivid blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 4 red, 42 green, and 143 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 224°, saturation of 95%, and lightness of 29%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #042A8F in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
224°
Hue
95%
Saturation
29%
Lightness
Vivid Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #042A8F based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #042A8F against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#042A8F on White
Contrast Ratio12.12:1
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Aa#042A8F on Black
Contrast Ratio1.73:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #042A8F across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #042A8F |
| RGB | rgb(4, 42, 143) |
| HSL | hsl(224, 95%, 29%) |
| RGB Decimal | 4, 42, 143 |
| RGB Percent | 1.6%, 16.5%, 56.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 97%, 71%, 0%, 44% |
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