#425256 Color Information

Hex color code: #425256

A balanced cyan shade, #425256 appears as (66, 82, 86) in RGB and (192°, 13%, 30%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#425256

RGB

66, 82, 86

HSL

192°, 13%, 30%

CMYK

23%, 5%, 0%, 66%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #425256;
background-color: #425256;
border-color: #425256;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #425256;
border: 2px solid #425256;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#425256]
text-[#425256]
border-[#425256]
shadow-[0_0_10px_425256]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #425256, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #425256; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #425256; 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 #425256; background-color: #42525615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42525620; border-left: 4px solid #425256; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #425256; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #425256 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 82, 86

Red: 66 / Green: 82 / Blue: 86

HSL

192°, 13%, 30%

Hue: 192° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 30%

CMYK

23%, 5%, 0%, 66%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 66%

What color is #425256?

#425256 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

564743

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #425256 to RGB:

rgb(66, 82, 86)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #425256 to HSL:

hsl(192, 13%, 30%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #425256 to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 5%, 0%, 66%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #425256 has RGB (66, 82, 86) and HSL (192°, 13%, 30%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #425256 is #564743, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #435650.

Use #425256 in CSS: color: #425256 or background-color: #425256. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #425256

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.57:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #425256?

#425256 is a subtle cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #425256?

#425256 in RGB is (66, 82, 86) - 66 red, 82 green, and 86 blue.

How to use #425256 in CSS?

Use #425256 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #425256?

#564743 (complementary), #435650 (analogous), and #21292B (lighter shade) work well with #425256.