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#421D90 color code is #421D90. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #421d90.

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#421D90 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #421D90 is 0.0405. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 11.60:1 against white and 1.81:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#421D90 on white11.60:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#421D90 on black1.81:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #421D9011.60:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #421D901.81:1Fail

#421D90 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #421D90?+
The hex code for #421D90 is #421D90. In RGB it's rgb(66, 29, 144), and in HSL it's hsl(259, 66%, 34%).
What is the RGB value of #421D90?+
#421D90 in RGB is (66, 29, 144). Written in CSS: rgb(66, 29, 144).
What is the CMYK value of #421D90?+
#421D90 converts to CMYK(54%, 80%, 0%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #421D90.
Is #421d90 a warm or cool color?+
#421D90 (#421D90) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 259° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #421d90 belong to?+
#421D90 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 259°, 66%, 34% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #421d90 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#421D90 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 11.6:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #421d90?+
The nearest Pantone match for #421D90 (#421D90) is 267 C Pantone 267 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #421D90 in design

Practical guidance for using #421d90 (#421D90) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #421D90 (#421D90) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 11.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #421d90 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #421D90 (#421D90) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#421D90 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#421D90 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.