#424C49 Color Information

Hex color code: #424C49

The hex color #424C49 is a neutral cyan with RGB values of (66, 76, 73) and HSL of (162°, 7%, 28%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#424C49

RGB

66, 76, 73

HSL

162°, 7%, 28%

CMYK

13%, 0%, 4%, 70%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #424C49;
background-color: #424C49;
border-color: #424C49;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #424C49;
border: 2px solid #424C49;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#424C49]
text-[#424C49]
border-[#424C49]
shadow-[0_0_10px_424C49]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #424C49, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #424C49; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #424C49; 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 #424C49; background-color: #424C4915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #424C4920; border-left: 4px solid #424C49; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #424C49; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #424C49 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 76, 73

Red: 66 / Green: 76 / Blue: 73

HSL

162°, 7%, 28%

Hue: 162° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 28%

CMYK

13%, 0%, 4%, 70%

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

What color is #424C49?

#424C49 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4C4245

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #424C49 to RGB:

rgb(66, 76, 73)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #424C49 to HSL:

hsl(162, 7%, 28%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #424C49 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated cyan tone, #424C49 has RGB (66, 76, 73) and HSL (162°, 7%, 28%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #424C49 is #4C4245, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #424C44.

Use #424C49 in CSS: color: #424C49 or background-color: #424C49. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #424C49

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.36:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #424C49?

#424C49 is a understated cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #424C49?

#424C49 in RGB is (66, 76, 73) - 66 red, 76 green, and 73 blue.

How to use #424C49 in CSS?

Use #424C49 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #424C49?

#4C4245 (complementary), #424C44 (analogous), and #1F2322 (lighter shade) work well with #424C49.