#427a8d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #427a8d is composed of 25.9% red, 47.8% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 53.2% cyan, 13.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.7% black. It has a hue angle of 195.2 degrees, a saturation of 36.2% and a lightness of 40.6%. #427a8d color hex could be obtained by blending #84f4ff with #00001b. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 48
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#427a8d color description : Dark moderate blue.

#427a8d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #427a8d has RGB values of R:66, G:122, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 4356749.

Hex triplet 427a8d #427a8d
RGB Decimal 66, 122, 141 rgb(66,122,141)
RGB Percent 25.9, 47.8, 55.3 rgb(25.9%,47.8%,55.3%)
CMYK 53, 13, 0, 45
HSL 195.2°, 36.2, 40.6 hsl(195.2,36.2%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.2°, 53.2, 55.3
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 48.259, -12.842, -15.997
XYZ 14.013, 17, 27.741
xyY 0.239, 0.289, 17
CIE-LCH 48.259, 20.514, 231.244
CIE-LUV 48.259, -24.283, -21.312
Hunter-Lab 41.23, -11.487, -11.03
Binary 01000010, 01111010, 10001101

Color Schemes with #427a8d

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Alternatives to #427a8d

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#427a8d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #427a8d

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Shades and Tints of #427a8d

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, #030607 is the darkest color, while #f9fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #427a8d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626a6d is the less saturated color, while #0299cd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #427a8d 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #636e72 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #75788d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #757796 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #48828b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #62798d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #627892 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #467f8c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population