#427aad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #427aad is composed of 25.9% red, 47.8% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.8% cyan, 29.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 208.6 degrees, a saturation of 44.8% and a lightness of 46.9%. #427aad color hex could be obtained by blending #84f4ff with #00005b. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 48
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#427aad color description : Dark moderate blue.

#427aad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #427aad has RGB values of R:66, G:122, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4356781.

Hex triplet 427aad #427aad
RGB Decimal 66, 122, 173 rgb(66,122,173)
RGB Percent 25.9, 47.8, 67.8 rgb(25.9%,47.8%,67.8%)
CMYK 62, 29, 0, 32
HSL 208.6°, 44.8, 46.9 hsl(208.6,44.8%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.6°, 61.8, 67.8
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 49.609, -2.488, -32.634
XYZ 16.747, 18.093, 42.143
xyY 0.218, 0.235, 18.093
CIE-LCH 49.609, 32.728, 265.641
CIE-LUV 49.609, -23.381, -48.723
Hunter-Lab 42.536, -4.16, -28.966
Binary 01000010, 01111010, 10101101

Color Schemes with #427aad

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Alternatives to #427aad

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#427aad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #427aad

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CSS codes
.text {color:#427aad;}
.background {background-color:#427aad;}
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Shades and Tints of #427aad

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f3f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #427aad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #70787f is the less saturated color, while #027ded is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #427aad 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
  • #6f6f6f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #66717b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6c7bad Protanopia 1% of men
  • #637cb3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #388791 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c7aad Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #577bb0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3b829b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population