#425557 Color Information

Hex color code: #425557

#425557 is a understated cyan color. In RGB it is (66, 85, 87), and in HSL it is (186°, 14%, 30%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#425557

RGB

66, 85, 87

HSL

186°, 14%, 30%

CMYK

24%, 2%, 0%, 66%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #425557;
background-color: #425557;
border-color: #425557;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #425557;
border: 2px solid #425557;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#425557]
text-[#425557]
border-[#425557]
shadow-[0_0_10px_425557]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #425557, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #425557; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #425557; 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 #425557; background-color: #42555715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42555720; border-left: 4px solid #425557; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #425557; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #425557 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 85, 87

Red: 66 / Green: 85 / Blue: 87

HSL

186°, 14%, 30%

Hue: 186° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 30%

CMYK

24%, 2%, 0%, 66%

Cyan: 24% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 66%

What color is #425557?

#425557 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

574442

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #425557 to RGB:

rgb(66, 85, 87)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #425557 to HSL:

hsl(186, 14%, 30%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #425557 to CMYK:

cmyk(24%, 2%, 0%, 66%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #425557 has RGB (66, 85, 87) and HSL (186°, 14%, 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 #425557 is #574442, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #42574F.

Use #425557 in CSS: color: #425557 or background-color: #425557. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #425557

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.67:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #425557?

#425557 is a subtle cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #425557?

#425557 in RGB is (66, 85, 87) - 66 red, 85 green, and 87 blue.

How to use #425557 in CSS?

Use #425557 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #425557?

#574442 (complementary), #42574F (analogous), and #212B2C (lighter shade) work well with #425557.