#427e9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #427e9b is composed of 25.9% red, 49.4% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 57.4% cyan, 18.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 199.6 degrees, a saturation of 40.3% and a lightness of 43.3%. #427e9b color hex could be obtained by blending #84fcff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 49
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 57
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#427e9b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#427e9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #427e9b has RGB values of R:66, G:126, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.57, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 4357787.

Hex triplet 427e9b #427e9b
RGB Decimal 66, 126, 155 rgb(66,126,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 49.4, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,49.4%,60.8%)
CMYK 57, 19, 0, 39
HSL 199.6°, 40.3, 43.3 hsl(199.6,40.3%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.6°, 57.4, 60.8
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 50.032, -10.732, -21.499
XYZ 15.623, 18.445, 33.746
xyY 0.23, 0.272, 18.445
CIE-LCH 50.032, 24.029, 243.472
CIE-LUV 50.032, -25.399, -30.246
Hunter-Lab 42.948, -10.229, -16.522
Binary 01000010, 01111110, 10011011

Color Schemes with #427e9b

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Alternatives to #427e9b

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#427e9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #427e9b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #427e9b

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 #427e9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6f71 is the less saturated color, while #0793d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #427e9b 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
  • #767c9b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #737ca3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #448791 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #637d9b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #617ca0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #438494 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population