#42497B
Muted Blue
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About #42497B Muted Blue
#42497B is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 73 green, and 123 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 233°, saturation of 30%, and lightness of 37%.
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 #42497B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
233°
Hue
30%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42497B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42497B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42497B on White
Contrast Ratio8.5:1
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Aa#42497B on Black
Contrast Ratio2.47:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42497B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42497B |
| RGB | rgb(66, 73, 123) |
| HSL | hsl(233, 30%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 73, 123 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 28.6%, 48.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 46%, 41%, 0%, 52% |
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