Dusty Cerulean Blue
A muted, cool medium blue.
#42568D
rgb(66, 86, 141)
Color formats
HEX
#42568D
RGB
rgb(66, 86, 141)
HSL
hsl(224, 36.2%, 40.6%)
HSV
hsv(224, 53.2%, 55.3%)
CMYK
cmyk(53.2%, 39%, 0%, 44.7%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Dusty Cerulean Blue.
Lightest
#BCC5DF
Lighter
#768ABF
Base
#42568D
Darker
#222C48
Darkest
#010102
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
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Contrast & readability
Where Dusty Cerulean Blue works
Dusty Cerulean Blue (#42568D) is a muted, cool medium blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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