#42389F Color Information

Hex color code: #42389F

A subtle blue shade, #42389F appears as (66, 56, 159) in RGB and (246°, 48%, 42%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:

Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#42389F

RGB

66, 56, 159

HSL

246°, 48%, 42%

CMYK

58%, 65%, 0%, 38%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #42389F;
background-color: #42389F;
border-color: #42389F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #42389F;
border: 2px solid #42389F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#42389F]
text-[#42389F]
border-[#42389F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_42389F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #42389F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #42389F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #42389F; 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 #42389F; background-color: #42389F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42389F20; border-left: 4px solid #42389F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #42389F; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #42389F in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 56, 159

Red: 66 / Green: 56 / Blue: 159

HSL

246°, 48%, 42%

Hue: 246° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

58%, 65%, 0%, 38%

Cyan: 58% / Magenta: 65% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 38%

What color is #42389F?

#42389F is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

949F38

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #42389F to RGB:

rgb(66, 56, 159)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #42389F to HSL:

hsl(246, 48%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #42389F to CMYK:

cmyk(58%, 65%, 0%, 38%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #42389F has RGB (66, 56, 159) and HSL (246°, 48%, 42%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #42389F is #949F38, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #38619F.

Use #42389F in CSS: color: #42389F or background-color: #42389F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #42389F

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.30:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42389F?

#42389F is a delicate blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #42389F?

#42389F in RGB is (66, 56, 159) - 66 red, 56 green, and 159 blue.

How to use #42389F in CSS?

Use #42389F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #42389F?

#949F38 (complementary), #38619F (analogous), and #2A2466 (lighter shade) work well with #42389F.