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#42508b

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HEX#42508b
HEX8#42508bff
RGBrgb(66, 80, 139)
CMYK[0.53,0.42,0,0.45]
Name#42508b
HCL[289.42,36.7,35.52]
oklab[0.45,0,-0.1]
Num4345995
HSI[229.59,0.31,0.37]
lab[35.52,12.2,-34.61]
Lighten
#7583be
Darken
#212846
Saturate
#2e439f
Desaturate
#565d76
Greyscale
#666666
Brighten
#7583be

Color harmonies of #42508b

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.
#42508b
#8b4250
#508b42

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.
#42508b
#8b4274
#8b7d42
#428b58

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.
#42508b
#5668b5
#6a81e0
#05070b
#1a1f36
#2e3860

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.
#42508b
#426d8b
#425f8b
#42508b
#43428b
#51428b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#42508b
#8b428a
#6d8b42

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.
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#f2f3f7
#e4e6ee
#d7dae6
#c9cdde
#bcc1d6
#aeb4cd
#a1a8c5
#939bbd
#868fb4
#7882ac
#6b76a4
#5d699c
#505d93
#42508b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#05060a
#090b14
#0e111e
#131728
#181d32
#1c223c
#212846
#262e4f
#2a3359
#2f3963
#343f6d
#394577
#3d4a81
#42508b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #42508b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

7.631 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!
2.752 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 #42508b

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Use #42508b in CSS

#42508b as Background Color in CSS
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#42508b as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#42508b">Text Color</div>
#42508b as Border Color in CSS
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