#427baf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #427baf is composed of 25.9% red, 48.2% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.3% cyan, 29.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 208.6 degrees, a saturation of 45.2% and a lightness of 47.3%. #427baf color hex could be obtained by blending #84f6ff with #00005f. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 48
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 30
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#427baf color description : Dark moderate blue.

#427baf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #427baf has RGB values of R:66, G:123, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.3, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4357039.

Hex triplet 427baf #427baf
RGB Decimal 66, 123, 175 rgb(66,123,175)
RGB Percent 25.9, 48.2, 68.6 rgb(25.9%,48.2%,68.6%)
CMYK 62, 30, 0, 31
HSL 208.6°, 45.2, 47.3 hsl(208.6,45.2%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.6°, 62.3, 68.6
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 49.999, -2.405, -33.182
XYZ 17.066, 18.418, 43.211
xyY 0.217, 0.234, 18.418
CIE-LCH 49.999, 33.269, 265.855
CIE-LUV 49.999, -23.692, -49.681
Hunter-Lab 42.916, -4.123, -29.655
Binary 01000010, 01111011, 10101111

Color Schemes with #427baf

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Alternatives to #427baf

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#427baf Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #427baf

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 #f5f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #427baf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707981 is the less saturated color, while #017ef0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #427baf 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
  • #67727d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6c7caf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #637db4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #378892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d7baf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #577cb2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3b839c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population