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#42579b

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HEX#42579b
HEX8#42579bff
RGBrgb(66, 87, 155)
CMYK[0.57,0.44,0,0.39]
Name#42579b
HCL[288.31,41.75,38.45]
oklab[0.47,0,-0.11]
Num4347803
HSI[226.96,0.36,0.4]
lab[38.45,13.11,-39.64]
Lighten
#7c8ec7
Darken
#242f53
Saturate
#2c4bb1
Desaturate
#586385
Greyscale
#6e6e6e
Brighten
#758ace

Color harmonies of #42579b

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.
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#9b4257
#579b42

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.
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#9b4283
#9b8642
#429b59

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.
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#546fc5
#6687f0
#0c0f1b
#1e2746
#303f70

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.
#42579b
#427b9b
#42699b
#42579b
#42459b
#51429b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#42579b
#98429b
#7b9b42

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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#f2f3f8
#e4e7f1
#d7dbea
#c9cfe2
#bcc3db
#aeb7d4
#a1abcd
#939fc6
#8693bf
#7887b8
#6b7bb0
#5d6fa9
#5063a2
#42579b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#05060b
#090c16
#0e1321
#13192c
#181f37
#1c2542
#212c4e
#263259
#2a3864
#2f3e6f
#34447a
#394b85
#3d5190
#42579b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #42579b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

6.844 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!
3.068 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 #42579b

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Use #42579b in CSS

#42579b as Background Color in CSS
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#42579b as Text Color in CSS
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#42579b as Border Color in CSS
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