#1042AD Color Information

Hex color code: #1042AD

A striking blue shade, #1042AD appears as (16, 66, 173) in RGB and (221°, 83%, 37%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#1042AD

RGB

16, 66, 173

HSL

221°, 83%, 37%

CMYK

91%, 62%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #1042AD;
background-color: #1042AD;
border-color: #1042AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #1042AD;
border: 2px solid #1042AD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#1042AD]
text-[#1042AD]
border-[#1042AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_1042AD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1042AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #1042AD; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #1042AD; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #1042AD; background-color: #1042AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #1042AD20; border-left: 4px solid #1042AD; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #1042AD; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #1042AD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

16, 66, 173

Red: 16 / Green: 66 / Blue: 173

HSL

221°, 83%, 37%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 83% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

91%, 62%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 91% / Magenta: 62% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #1042AD?

#1042AD is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AD7B10

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #1042AD to RGB:

rgb(16, 66, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #1042AD to HSL:

hsl(221, 83%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #1042AD to CMYK:

cmyk(91%, 62%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching blue tone, #1042AD has RGB (16, 66, 173) and HSL (221°, 83%, 37%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #1042AD is #AD7B10, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #1090AD.

Use #1042AD in CSS: color: #1042AD or background-color: #1042AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #1042AD

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.40:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1042AD?

#1042AD is a eye-catching blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #1042AD?

#1042AD in RGB is (16, 66, 173) - 16 red, 66 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #1042AD in CSS?

Use #1042AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #1042AD?

#AD7B10 (complementary), #1090AD (analogous), and #0A2767 (lighter shade) work well with #1042AD.