#427b9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #427b9d is composed of 25.9% red, 48.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 202.4 degrees, a saturation of 40.8% and a lightness of 43.7%. #427b9d color hex could be obtained by blending #84f6ff with #00003b. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 48
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#427b9d color description : Dark moderate blue.

#427b9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #427b9d has RGB values of R:66, G:123, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4357021.

Hex triplet 427b9d #427b9d
RGB Decimal 66, 123, 157 rgb(66,123,157)
RGB Percent 25.9, 48.2, 61.6 rgb(25.9%,48.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 58, 22, 0, 38
HSL 202.4°, 40.8, 43.7 hsl(202.4,40.8%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.4°, 58, 61.6
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 49.201, -8.372, -23.949
XYZ 15.414, 17.757, 34.512
xyY 0.228, 0.262, 17.757
CIE-LCH 49.201, 25.37, 250.731
CIE-LUV 49.201, -24.192, -34.259
Hunter-Lab 42.14, -8.452, -19.06
Binary 01000010, 01111011, 10011101

Color Schemes with #427b9d

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Alternatives to #427b9d

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#427b9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #427b9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#427b9d;}
.background {background-color:#427b9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #427b9d;}

Shades and Tints of #427b9d

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, #020405 is the darkest color, while #f6f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #427b9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7072 is the less saturated color, while #068ad9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #427b9d 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
  • #657177 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #727a9d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6e7aa4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #42858f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #607a9d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5e7aa2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #428194 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population