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#4242a1

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HEX#4242a1
HEX8#4242a1ff
RGBrgb(66, 66, 161)
CMYK[0.59,0.59,0,0.37]
Name#4242a1
HCL[299.14,59.19,33.19]
oklab[0.44,0.02,-0.15]
Num4342433
HSI[240,0.32,0.38]
lab[33.19,28.83,-51.69]
Lighten
#7f7fca
Darken
#242459
Saturate
#2b2bb8
Desaturate
#59598a
Greyscale
#717171
Brighten
#7575d4

Color harmonies of #4242a1

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#4242a1
#a14242
#42a142

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#4242a1
#a14271
#a1a142
#42a171

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#4242a1
#5353cb
#6565f6
#0e0e21
#1f1f4c
#313176

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#4242a1
#4268a1
#4255a1
#4242a1
#5542a1
#6842a1

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#4242a1
#a1428e
#68a142

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#f2f2f8
#e4e4f2
#d7d7eb
#c9c9e4
#bcbcdd
#aeaed7
#a1a1d0
#9393c9
#8686c3
#7878bc
#6b6bb5
#5d5dae
#5050a8
#4242a1

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#05050c
#090917
#0e0e23
#13132e
#18183a
#1c1c45
#212151
#26265c
#2a2a68
#2f2f73
#34347f
#39398a
#3d3d96
#4242a1

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #4242a1 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

8.315 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
2.526 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #4242a1

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Use #4242a1 in CSS

#4242a1 as Background Color in CSS
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#4242a1 as Text Color in CSS
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#4242a1 as Border Color in CSS
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