#042FAE
Vivid Blue
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About #042FAE Vivid Blue
#042FAE is a vivid blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 4 red, 47 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 225°, saturation of 96%, and lightness of 35%.
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 #042FAE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
225°
Hue
96%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Vivid Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #042FAE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #042FAE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#042FAE on White
Contrast Ratio10.38:1
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Aa#042FAE on Black
Contrast Ratio2.02:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #042FAE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #042FAE |
| RGB | rgb(4, 47, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(225, 96%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 4, 47, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 1.6%, 18.4%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 98%, 73%, 0%, 32% |
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