#424243 Color Information

Hex color code: #424243

A muted blue shade, #424243 appears as (66, 66, 67) in RGB and (240°, 1%, 26%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#424243

RGB

66, 66, 67

HSL

240°, 1%, 26%

CMYK

1%, 1%, 0%, 74%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #424243;
background-color: #424243;
border-color: #424243;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #424243;
border: 2px solid #424243;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#424243]
text-[#424243]
border-[#424243]
shadow-[0_0_10px_424243]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #424243, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #424243; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #424243; 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 #424243; background-color: #42424315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42424320; border-left: 4px solid #424243; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #424243; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #424243 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 66, 67

Red: 66 / Green: 66 / Blue: 67

HSL

240°, 1%, 26%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 1% / Lightness: 26%

CMYK

1%, 1%, 0%, 74%

Cyan: 1% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 74%

What color is #424243?

#424243 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

434342

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #424243 to RGB:

rgb(66, 66, 67)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #424243 to HSL:

hsl(240, 1%, 26%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #424243 to CMYK:

cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 74%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#424243 is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 66, 66, 67 and HSL of 240°, 1%, 26%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #424243 is #434342, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #424243.

Use #424243 in CSS: color: #424243 or background-color: #424243. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #424243

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.09:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #424243?

#424243 is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #424243?

#424243 in RGB is (66, 66, 67) - 66 red, 66 green, and 67 blue.

How to use #424243 in CSS?

Use #424243 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #424243?

#434342 (complementary), #424243 (analogous), and #1C1C1C (lighter shade) work well with #424243.