#427f9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #427f9b is composed of 25.9% red, 49.8% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 57.4% cyan, 18.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 198.9 degrees, a saturation of 40.3% and a lightness of 43.3%. #427f9b color hex could be obtained by blending #84feff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 50
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 57
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#427f9b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#427f9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #427f9b has RGB values of R:66, G:127, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.57, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 4358043.

Hex triplet 427f9b #427f9b
RGB Decimal 66, 127, 155 rgb(66,127,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 49.8, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,49.8%,60.8%)
CMYK 57, 18, 0, 39
HSL 198.9°, 40.3, 43.3 hsl(198.9,40.3%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.9°, 57.4, 60.8
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 50.337, -11.299, -21.03
XYZ 15.751, 18.702, 33.788
xyY 0.231, 0.274, 18.702
CIE-LCH 50.337, 23.873, 241.752
CIE-LUV 50.337, -25.783, -29.478
Hunter-Lab 43.246, -10.669, -16.051
Binary 01000010, 01111111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #427f9b

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Alternatives to #427f9b

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#427f9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #427f9b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #427f9b

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 #f5f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #427f9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6f71 is the less saturated color, while #0795d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #427f9b 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
  • #677379 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #777d9b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #757da3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #448892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #637e9b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #627da0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #438495 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population