#42494C Color Information

Hex color code: #42494C

#42494C is a balanced blue color. In RGB it is (66, 73, 76), and in HSL it is (198°, 7%, 28%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#42494C

RGB

66, 73, 76

HSL

198°, 7%, 28%

CMYK

13%, 4%, 0%, 70%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #42494C;
background-color: #42494C;
border-color: #42494C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #42494C;
border: 2px solid #42494C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#42494C]
text-[#42494C]
border-[#42494C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_42494C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #42494C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #42494C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #42494C; 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 #42494C; background-color: #42494C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42494C20; border-left: 4px solid #42494C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #42494C; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #42494C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 73, 76

Red: 66 / Green: 73 / Blue: 76

HSL

198°, 7%, 28%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 28%

CMYK

13%, 4%, 0%, 70%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 70%

What color is #42494C?

#42494C is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4C4542

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #42494C to RGB:

rgb(66, 73, 76)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #42494C to HSL:

hsl(198, 7%, 28%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #42494C to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 4%, 0%, 70%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #42494C has RGB (66, 73, 76) and HSL (198°, 7%, 28%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #42494C is #4C4542, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #424C4A.

Use #42494C in CSS: color: #42494C or background-color: #42494C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #42494C

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.29:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42494C?

#42494C is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #42494C?

#42494C in RGB is (66, 73, 76) - 66 red, 73 green, and 76 blue.

How to use #42494C in CSS?

Use #42494C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #42494C?

#4C4542 (complementary), #424C4A (analogous), and #1F2223 (lighter shade) work well with #42494C.