#424548 Color Information

Hex color code: #424548

The hex color #424548 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (66, 69, 72) and HSL of (210°, 4%, 27%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#424548

RGB

66, 69, 72

HSL

210°, 4%, 27%

CMYK

8%, 4%, 0%, 72%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #424548;
background-color: #424548;
border-color: #424548;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #424548;
border: 2px solid #424548;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#424548]
text-[#424548]
border-[#424548]
shadow-[0_0_10px_424548]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #424548, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #424548; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #424548; 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 #424548; background-color: #42454815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42454820; border-left: 4px solid #424548; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #424548; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #424548 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 69, 72

Red: 66 / Green: 69 / Blue: 72

HSL

210°, 4%, 27%

Hue: 210° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

8%, 4%, 0%, 72%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 72%

What color is #424548?

#424548 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

484542

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #424548 to RGB:

rgb(66, 69, 72)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #424548 to HSL:

hsl(210, 4%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #424548 to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 4%, 0%, 72%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#424548 is a balanced blue color with RGB values of 66, 69, 72 and HSL of 210°, 4%, 27%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #424548 is #484542, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #424848.

Use #424548 in CSS: color: #424548 or background-color: #424548. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #424548

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.18:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #424548?

#424548 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #424548?

#424548 in RGB is (66, 69, 72) - 66 red, 69 green, and 72 blue.

How to use #424548 in CSS?

Use #424548 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #424548?

#484542 (complementary), #424848 (analogous), and #1D1F20 (lighter shade) work well with #424548.