#42558A
Muted Blue
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About #42558A Muted Blue
#42558A is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 85 green, and 138 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 224°, saturation of 35%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #42558A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
224°
Hue
35%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42558A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42558A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42558A on White
Contrast Ratio7.25:1
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Aa#42558A on Black
Contrast Ratio2.9:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42558A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42558A |
| RGB | rgb(66, 85, 138) |
| HSL | hsl(224, 35%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 85, 138 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 33.3%, 54.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 52%, 38%, 0%, 46% |
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