#424059 Color Information

Hex color code: #424059

The hex color #424059 is a understated blue with RGB values of (66, 64, 89) and HSL of (245°, 16%, 30%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#424059

RGB

66, 64, 89

HSL

245°, 16%, 30%

CMYK

26%, 28%, 0%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #424059;
background-color: #424059;
border-color: #424059;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #424059;
border: 2px solid #424059;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#424059]
text-[#424059]
border-[#424059]
shadow-[0_0_10px_424059]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #424059, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #424059; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #424059; 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 #424059; background-color: #42405915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42405920; border-left: 4px solid #424059; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #424059; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #424059 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 64, 89

Red: 66 / Green: 64 / Blue: 89

HSL

245°, 16%, 30%

Hue: 245° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 30%

CMYK

26%, 28%, 0%, 65%

Cyan: 26% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 65%

What color is #424059?

#424059 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

575940

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #424059 to RGB:

rgb(66, 64, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #424059 to HSL:

hsl(245, 16%, 30%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #424059 to CMYK:

cmyk(26%, 28%, 0%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #424059 has RGB (66, 64, 89) and HSL (245°, 16%, 30%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #424059 is #575940, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #404A59.

Use #424059 in CSS: color: #424059 or background-color: #424059. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #424059

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.11:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #424059?

#424059 is a understated blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #424059?

#424059 in RGB is (66, 64, 89) - 66 red, 64 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #424059 in CSS?

Use #424059 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #424059?

#575940 (complementary), #404A59 (analogous), and #21202C (lighter shade) work well with #424059.