#427e8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #427e8b is composed of 25.9% red, 49.4% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.5% cyan, 9.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 190.7 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 40.2%. #427e8b color hex could be obtained by blending #84fcff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 49
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#427e8b color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#427e8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #427e8b has RGB values of R:66, G:126, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 4357771.

Hex triplet 427e8b #427e8b
RGB Decimal 66, 126, 139 rgb(66,126,139)
RGB Percent 25.9, 49.4, 54.5 rgb(25.9%,49.4%,54.5%)
CMYK 53, 9, 0, 45
HSL 190.7°, 35.6, 40.2 hsl(190.7,35.6%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.7°, 52.5, 54.5
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 49.427, -15.67, -13.048
XYZ 14.367, 17.943, 27.131
xyY 0.242, 0.302, 17.943
CIE-LCH 49.427, 20.391, 219.784
CIE-LUV 49.427, -25.932, -16.571
Hunter-Lab 42.359, -13.589, -8.324
Binary 01000010, 01111110, 10001011

Color Schemes with #427e8b

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Alternatives to #427e8b

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#427e8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #427e8b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#427e8b;}
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Shades and Tints of #427e8b

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, #030506 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #427e8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626a6b is the less saturated color, while #03a7ca is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #427e8b 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
  • #6e6e6e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #657174 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #797b8b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7b7a94 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4a858e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #657c8b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #667b91 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #47828d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population