#42496C
Muted Blue
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About #42496C Muted Blue
#42496C is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 73 green, and 108 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 230°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 34%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #42496C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
230°
Hue
24%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42496C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42496C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42496C on White
Contrast Ratio8.75:1
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Aa#42496C on Black
Contrast Ratio2.4:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42496C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42496C |
| RGB | rgb(66, 73, 108) |
| HSL | hsl(230, 24%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 73, 108 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 28.6%, 42.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 39%, 32%, 0%, 58% |
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