#042C8F
Vivid Blue
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About #042C8F Vivid Blue
#042C8F is a vivid blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 4 red, 44 green, and 143 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 223°, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
223°
Hue
95%
Saturation
29%
Lightness
Vivid Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #042C8F based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #042C8F against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#042C8F on White
Contrast Ratio11.92:1
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Aa#042C8F on Black
Contrast Ratio1.76:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #042C8F across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #042C8F |
| RGB | rgb(4, 44, 143) |
| HSL | hsl(223, 95%, 29%) |
| RGB Decimal | 4, 44, 143 |
| RGB Percent | 1.6%, 17.3%, 56.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 97%, 69%, 0%, 44% |
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