#42397C

Color Details

HEX
#42397C
RGB
rgb(66, 57, 124)
HSL
hsl(248, 37%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(47%, 54%, 0%, 51%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 9.96:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #42397c
Contrast 2.11:1 Fail
White on #42397c
Contrast 9.96:1 AAA
#42397c on Black
Contrast 2.11:1 Fail
#42397c on White
Contrast 9.96:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#686196
#8e88b0
#b3b0cb
#352e63
#28224a
#1a1732

Complement & Analogous

#717a38
#62387a
#38507a

Triadic

#7a4138
#387a41

Monochrome

#1a1732 #28224a #42397c #8e88b0 #b3b0cb #d9d7e5

Analogous

#38507a #7485a2 #42397c #816095 #62387a #4e2d62

Complementary Mix

#28224a #42397c #8e88b0 #717a38 #a3a97e #494f24

Nearby Colors

#42397b
#42397d
#42396c
#42398c

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About #42397C

#42397C converts to RGB(66, 57, 124) and HSL(248, 37%, 35%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#42397C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #42397C?
RGB: 66, 57, 124. Copy as CSS: rgb(66, 57, 124)
Is #42397C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #42397C?
Complement: #717a38.
Does #42397C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 9.96:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.11:1 (Fails AA).