#424257 Color Information

Hex color code: #424257

The hex color #424257 is a balanced blue with RGB values of (66, 66, 87) and HSL of (240°, 14%, 30%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#424257

RGB

66, 66, 87

HSL

240°, 14%, 30%

CMYK

24%, 24%, 0%, 66%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #424257;
background-color: #424257;
border-color: #424257;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #424257;
border: 2px solid #424257;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#424257]
text-[#424257]
border-[#424257]
shadow-[0_0_10px_424257]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #424257, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #424257; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #424257; 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 #424257; background-color: #42425715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42425720; border-left: 4px solid #424257; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #424257; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #424257 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 66, 87

Red: 66 / Green: 66 / Blue: 87

HSL

240°, 14%, 30%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 30%

CMYK

24%, 24%, 0%, 66%

Cyan: 24% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 66%

What color is #424257?

#424257 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

575742

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #424257 to RGB:

rgb(66, 66, 87)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #424257 to HSL:

hsl(240, 14%, 30%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #424257 to CMYK:

cmyk(24%, 24%, 0%, 66%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#424257 is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 66, 66, 87 and HSL of 240°, 14%, 30%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #424257 is #575742, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #424D57.

Use #424257 in CSS: color: #424257 or background-color: #424257. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #424257

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.15:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #424257?

#424257 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #424257?

#424257 in RGB is (66, 66, 87) - 66 red, 66 green, and 87 blue.

How to use #424257 in CSS?

Use #424257 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #424257?

#575742 (complementary), #424D57 (analogous), and #21212C (lighter shade) work well with #424257.