#427a8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #427a8e is composed of 25.9% red, 47.8% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 53.5% cyan, 14.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 195.8 degrees, a saturation of 36.5% and a lightness of 40.8%. #427a8e color hex could be obtained by blending #84f4ff with #00001d. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 48
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 54
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#427a8e color description : Dark moderate blue.

#427a8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #427a8e has RGB values of R:66, G:122, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.54, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 4356750.

Hex triplet 427a8e #427a8e
RGB Decimal 66, 122, 142 rgb(66,122,142)
RGB Percent 25.9, 47.8, 55.7 rgb(25.9%,47.8%,55.7%)
CMYK 54, 14, 0, 44
HSL 195.8°, 36.5, 40.8 hsl(195.8,36.5%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.8°, 53.5, 55.7
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 48.297, -12.535, -16.529
XYZ 14.088, 17.029, 28.134
xyY 0.238, 0.287, 17.029
CIE-LCH 48.297, 20.745, 232.825
CIE-LUV 48.297, -24.253, -22.165
Hunter-Lab 41.267, -11.281, -11.535
Binary 01000010, 01111010, 10001110

Color Schemes with #427a8e

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Alternatives to #427a8e

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#427a8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #427a8e

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #427a8e

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #040708 is the darkest color, while #fafcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #427a8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626b6e is the less saturated color, while #0298ce is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #427a8e is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #6c6c6c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #646f73 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #75788e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #757797 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #48828b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #62798e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #627893 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #457f8c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population