#427c9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #427c9e is composed of 25.9% red, 48.6% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.2% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 202.2 degrees, a saturation of 41.1% and a lightness of 43.9%. #427c9e color hex could be obtained by blending #84f8ff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 49
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#427c9e color description : Dark moderate blue.

#427c9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #427c9e has RGB values of R:66, G:124, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4357278.

Hex triplet 427c9e #427c9e
RGB Decimal 66, 124, 158 rgb(66,124,158)
RGB Percent 25.9, 48.6, 62 rgb(25.9%,48.6%,62%)
CMYK 58, 22, 0, 38
HSL 202.2°, 41.1, 43.9 hsl(202.2,41.1%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.2°, 58.2, 62
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 49.546, -8.626, -24
XYZ 15.624, 18.041, 35.005
xyY 0.228, 0.263, 18.041
CIE-LCH 49.546, 25.503, 250.231
CIE-LUV 49.546, -24.542, -34.355
Hunter-Lab 42.475, -8.669, -19.13
Binary 01000010, 01111100, 10011110

Color Schemes with #427c9e

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Alternatives to #427c9e

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#427c9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #427c9e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#427c9e;}
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Shades and Tints of #427c9e

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, #020506 is the darkest color, while #f7fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #427c9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7173 is the less saturated color, while #068cda is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #427c9e 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
  • #6f6f6f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #667278 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #737b9e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6f7ba5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #428690 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #617b9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5f7ba3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #428295 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population