#426D75
A dark, muted cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #426D75
The precise color #426D75 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 109, 117).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 44% C, 7% M, 0% Y, and 54% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#426D75
RGB66, 109, 117
HSL189.4°, 27.9%, 35.9%
CMYK44%, 7%, 0%, 54%
HSV189.4°, 43.6%, 45.9%
LAB43.3, -12.6, -9.1
XYZ10.9, 13.4, 18.8
Decimal4353397
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.71:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.68:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.46:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.13:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #426D75;
}
.text-color {
color: #426D75;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #426D75;
}