#42297D
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#42297D
Color Values
#42297D
66, 41, 125
257.9, 50.6%, 32.5%
257.9, 67.2%, 49.0%
47.2%, 67.2%, 0.0%, 51.0%
0.3624 0.135 292.0
Properties
Color Psychology
Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.
Design Usage
Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #42297D;
color: #42297D;
border-color: #42297D;
Indigo 900
#312E81
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
11.38:1
Text on black
1.84:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #42297D?
RGB(66, 41, 125) · HSL(257.9, 50.6%, 32.5%) · CMYK(47.2%, 67.2%, 0.0%, 51.0%)
Does #42297D meet WCAG contrast on white?
11.38:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.
What text color is readable on #42297D?
Use FFFFFF text on a #42297D background; contrast on black is 1.84:1.