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#42557f

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HEX#42557f
HEX8#42557fff
RGBrgb(66, 85, 127)
CMYK[0.48,0.33,0,0.5]
Name#42557f
HCL[280.89,26.44,36.34]
oklab[0.45,-0.01,-0.07]
Num4347263
HSI[222.28,0.29,0.36]
lab[36.34,4.99,-25.96]
Lighten
#7287b5
Darken
#1f283c
Saturate
#2f4e92
Desaturate
#555c6c
Greyscale
#606060
Brighten
#7588b2

Color harmonies of #42557f

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.
#42557f
#7f4255
#557f42

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.
#42557f
#7f4273
#7f6c42
#427f4d

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.
#42557f
#5871a9
#6e8ed4
#84aafe
#161c2a
#2c3954

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.
#42557f
#426d7f
#42617f
#42557f
#42497f
#47427f

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#42557f
#78427f
#6d7f42

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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#f2f3f6
#e4e7ed
#d7dbe4
#c9ceda
#bcc2d1
#aeb6c8
#a1aabf
#939eb6
#8692ad
#7886a4
#6b799a
#5d6d91
#506188
#42557f

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#050609
#090c12
#0e121b
#131824
#181e2d
#1c2436
#212b40
#263149
#2a3752
#2f3d5b
#344364
#39496d
#3d4f76
#42557f

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #42557f colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

7.401 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!
2.838 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 #42557f

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Use #42557f in CSS

#42557f as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#42557f">Background Color</div>
#42557f as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#42557f">Text Color</div>
#42557f as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#42557f">Border Color</div>
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