#4A42E3
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About #4A42E3 Blue
#4A42E3 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 74 red, 66 green, and 227 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 243°, saturation of 74%, and lightness of 57%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
243°
Hue
74%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #4A42E3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #4A42E3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#4A42E3 on White
Contrast Ratio6.6:1
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Aa#4A42E3 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.18:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #4A42E3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #4A42E3 |
| RGB | rgb(74, 66, 227) |
| HSL | hsl(243, 74%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 74, 66, 227 |
| RGB Percent | 29.0%, 25.9%, 89.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 67%, 71%, 0%, 11% |
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