#42484D Color Information

Hex color code: #42484D

A understated blue shade, #42484D appears as (66, 72, 77) in RGB and (207°, 8%, 28%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#42484D

RGB

66, 72, 77

HSL

207°, 8%, 28%

CMYK

14%, 6%, 0%, 70%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #42484D;
background-color: #42484D;
border-color: #42484D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #42484D;
border: 2px solid #42484D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#42484D]
text-[#42484D]
border-[#42484D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_42484D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #42484D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #42484D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #42484D; 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 #42484D; background-color: #42484D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42484D20; border-left: 4px solid #42484D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #42484D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #42484D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 72, 77

Red: 66 / Green: 72 / Blue: 77

HSL

207°, 8%, 28%

Hue: 207° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 28%

CMYK

14%, 6%, 0%, 70%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 70%

What color is #42484D?

#42484D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4D4742

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #42484D to RGB:

rgb(66, 72, 77)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #42484D to HSL:

hsl(207, 8%, 28%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #42484D to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 6%, 0%, 70%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #42484D has RGB (66, 72, 77) and HSL (207°, 8%, 28%). 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 #42484D is #4D4742, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #424D4D.

Use #42484D in CSS: color: #42484D or background-color: #42484D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #42484D

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.27:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42484D?

#42484D is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #42484D?

#42484D in RGB is (66, 72, 77) - 66 red, 72 green, and 77 blue.

How to use #42484D in CSS?

Use #42484D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #42484D?

#4D4742 (complementary), #424D4D (analogous), and #1E2124 (lighter shade) work well with #42484D.