#42438C

Color Details

HEX
#42438C
RGB
rgb(66, 67, 140)
HSL
hsl(239, 36%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(53%, 52%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.70:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #42438c
Contrast 2.41:1 Fail
White on #42438c
Contrast 8.70:1 AAA
#42438c on Black
Contrast 2.41:1 Fail
#42438c on White
Contrast 8.70:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#6869a3
#8e8eba
#b3b4d1
#353670
#282854
#1a1b38

Complement & Analogous

#8b8941
#65418b
#41678b

Triadic

#8b4143
#438b41

Monochrome

#1a1b38 #282854 #42438c #8e8eba #b3b4d1 #d9d9e8

Analogous

#41678b #7a95ae #42438c #8467a2 #65418b #51346f

Complementary Mix

#282854 #42438c #8e8eba #8b8941 #b4b284 #5a592a

Nearby Colors

#42438b
#42438d
#42437c
#42439c

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About #42438C

#42438C converts to RGB(66, 67, 140) and HSL(239, 36%, 40%). 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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#42438C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #42438C?
RGB: 66, 67, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(66, 67, 140)
Is #42438C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #42438C?
Complement: #8b8941.
Does #42438C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.70:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.41:1 (Fails AA).