#427edb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #427edb is composed of 25.9% red, 49.4% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 42.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 216.5 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #427edb color hex could be obtained by blending #84fcff with #0000b7. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 26
    • G 49
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 14
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#427edb color description : Soft blue.

#427edb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #427edb has RGB values of R:66, G:126, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4357851.

Hex triplet 427edb #427edb
RGB Decimal 66, 126, 219 rgb(66,126,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 49.4, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,49.4%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 42, 0, 14
HSL 216.5°, 68, 55.9 hsl(216.5,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 216.5°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 53.16, 11.159, -53.306
XYZ 22.491, 21.193, 69.919
xyY 0.198, 0.187, 21.193
CIE-LCH 53.16, 54.462, 281.823
CIE-LUV 53.16, -23.712, -84.058
Hunter-Lab 46.036, 6.645, -57.825
Binary 01000010, 01111110, 11011011

Color Schemes with #427edb

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Alternatives to #427edb

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#427edb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #427edb

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

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, #020409 is the darkest color, while #f7fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #427edb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #878d96 is the less saturated color, while #1f77fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #427edb 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c788b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5a82db Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3787db Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5181db Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3b83db Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #188bb3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population