Information about #425DCD color

#425DCD color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #425DCD is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 93, 205) (25.9% red, 36.5% green, 80.4% blue), or CMYK 55 / 44 / 0 / 20 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#425DCD is a confidently colored blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Flat Medium Blue (#3A5FCD). Nearby in the Register you will also find Savoy Blue (#4B61D1) and Han Blue (#446CCF).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(66, 93, 205)), which gives #425DCD its character. If you plan to put text on a #425DCD background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.7:1. #425DCD has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#425DCD color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#425DCD color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

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.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #425DCD

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Savoy Blue color link
Savoy Blue

#4B61D1

Han Blue color link
Han Blue

#446CCF

Warm Blue color link
Warm Blue

#4B57DB

True Blue color link
True Blue

#2D68C4

Skydiver color link
Skydiver

#4677C8

Iris color link
Iris

#5A4FCF

Onetta Blue color link
Onetta Blue

#4070B8

Royal Blue color link
Royal Blue

#2B60DE

Mariner color link
Mariner

#286ACD

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#425DCD
  • RGB66, 93, 205
  • CMYK55, 44, 0, 20
  • CSSrgb(66, 93, 205)
  • HSL228°, 58%, 53%
  • HSL Precise228.345°, 58.159%, 53.137%
  • HSV228°, 68%, 80%
  • HSB228°, 68%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.804
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.365, 0.804)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.365, 0.804, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.365, 0.804)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80.4%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID425DCD
  • DECIMAL ID4349389
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01