#424043

#424043

Color Values

HEX

#424043

RGB

66, 64, 67

HSL

280.0, 2.3%, 25.7%

HSV

280.0, 4.5%, 26.3%

CMYK

1.5%, 4.5%, 0.0%, 73.7%

OKLCH

0.3745 0.0057 314.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark grays and charcoals project authority, formality, and sophisticated restraint. They are the color of graphite, storm clouds, and evening suits, carrying weight without the absolute finality of black. These tones suggest seriousness and expertise tempered by subtle warmth.

Design Usage

Dark gray is the preferred text color over pure black for reducing eye strain on light backgrounds. It serves as the standard dark-mode surface color in Material Design and other major design systems. Pair it with a single vivid accent color for a minimal, high-impact visual hierarchy.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #424043;
color: #424043;
border-color: #424043;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 700 #404040

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

10.26:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #424043?

RGB(66, 64, 67) · HSL(280.0, 2.3%, 25.7%) · CMYK(1.5%, 4.5%, 0.0%, 73.7%)

Does #424043 meet WCAG contrast on white?

10.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #424043?

Use FFFFFF text on a #424043 background; contrast on black is 2.05:1.