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#42517c

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HEX#42517c
HEX8#42517cff
RGBrgb(66, 81, 124)
CMYK[0.47,0.35,0,0.51]
Name#42517c
HCL[284.13,27.03,35]
oklab[0.44,0,-0.07]
Num4346236
HSI[225.57,0.27,0.35]
lab[35,6.6,-26.21]
Lighten
#7182b3
Darken
#1f2639
Saturate
#2f488f
Desaturate
#555a69
Greyscale
#5f5f5f
Brighten
#7584af

Color harmonies of #42517c

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.
#42517c
#7c4251
#517c42

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.
#42517c
#7c426e
#7c6d42
#427c50

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.
#42517c
#596da6
#6f89d1
#86a4fb
#151927
#2b3551

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.
#42517c
#42687c
#425d7c
#42517c
#42457c
#4a427c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#42517c
#79427c
#687c42

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
#f2f3f6
#e4e6ec
#d7dae3
#c9cdda
#bcc1d0
#aeb4c7
#a1a8be
#939cb4
#868fab
#7883a1
#6b7698
#5d6a8f
#505d85
#42517c

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#050609
#090c12
#0e111b
#131723
#181d2c
#1c2335
#21293e
#262e47
#2a3450
#2f3a59
#344061
#39456a
#3d4b73
#42517c

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #42517c colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

7.779 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!
2.7 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 #42517c

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Use #42517c in CSS

#42517c as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#42517c">Background Color</div>
#42517c as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#42517c">Text Color</div>
#42517c as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#42517c">Border Color</div>
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