#42597B
Muted Blue
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About #42597B Muted Blue
#42597B is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 89 green, and 123 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 216°, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
216°
Hue
30%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42597B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42597B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42597B on White
Contrast Ratio7.13:1
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Aa#42597B on Black
Contrast Ratio2.95:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42597B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42597B |
| RGB | rgb(66, 89, 123) |
| HSL | hsl(216, 30%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 89, 123 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 34.9%, 48.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 46%, 28%, 0%, 52% |
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