#427caf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #427caf is composed of 25.9% red, 48.6% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.3% cyan, 29.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 208.1 degrees, a saturation of 45.2% and a lightness of 47.3%. #427caf color hex could be obtained by blending #84f8ff with #00005f. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 49
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#427caf color description : Dark moderate blue.

#427caf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #427caf has RGB values of R:66, G:124, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4357295.

Hex triplet 427caf #427caf
RGB Decimal 66, 124, 175 rgb(66,124,175)
RGB Percent 25.9, 48.6, 68.6 rgb(25.9%,48.6%,68.6%)
CMYK 62, 29, 0, 31
HSL 208.1°, 45.2, 47.3 hsl(208.1,45.2%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.1°, 62.3, 68.6
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 50.296, -2.997, -32.718
XYZ 17.19, 18.668, 43.252
xyY 0.217, 0.236, 18.668
CIE-LCH 50.296, 32.855, 264.766
CIE-LUV 50.296, -24.055, -48.933
Hunter-Lab 43.206, -4.59, -29.11
Binary 01000010, 01111100, 10101111

Color Schemes with #427caf

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Alternatives to #427caf

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#427caf Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #427caf

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, #020304 is the darkest color, while #f5f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #427caf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707981 is the less saturated color, while #0180f0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #427caf 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
  • #707070 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #67727d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6d7dae Protanopia 1% of men
  • #647eb5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #378993 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d7cae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #587db2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3b849d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population