#424846 Color Information

Hex color code: #424846

A understated cyan shade, #424846 appears as (66, 72, 70) in RGB and (160°, 4%, 27%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#424846

RGB

66, 72, 70

HSL

160°, 4%, 27%

CMYK

8%, 0%, 3%, 72%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #424846;
background-color: #424846;
border-color: #424846;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #424846;
border: 2px solid #424846;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#424846]
text-[#424846]
border-[#424846]
shadow-[0_0_10px_424846]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #424846, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #424846; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #424846; 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 #424846; background-color: #42484615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42484620; border-left: 4px solid #424846; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #424846; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #424846 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 72, 70

Red: 66 / Green: 72 / Blue: 70

HSL

160°, 4%, 27%

Hue: 160° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

8%, 0%, 3%, 72%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 72%

What color is #424846?

#424846 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

484244

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #424846 to RGB:

rgb(66, 72, 70)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #424846 to HSL:

hsl(160, 4%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #424846 to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 0%, 3%, 72%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral cyan tone, #424846 has RGB (66, 72, 70) and HSL (160°, 4%, 27%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #424846 is #484244, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #424843.

Use #424846 in CSS: color: #424846 or background-color: #424846. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #424846

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.25:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #424846?

#424846 is a neutral cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #424846?

#424846 in RGB is (66, 72, 70) - 66 red, 72 green, and 70 blue.

How to use #424846 in CSS?

Use #424846 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #424846?

#484244 (complementary), #424843 (analogous), and #1D201F (lighter shade) work well with #424846.