#426D99
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #426D99
The precise color #426D99 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 109, 153).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 57% cyan, 29% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. With a hue angle of 210.3 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#426D99
RGB66, 109, 153
HSL210.3°, 39.7%, 42.9%
CMYK57%, 29%, 0%, 40%
HSV210.3°, 56.9%, 60.0%
LAB44.8, -1.4, -28.4
XYZ13.5, 14.4, 32.2
Decimal4353433
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.41:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.88:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.17:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.30:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #426D99;
}
.text-color {
color: #426D99;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #426D99;
}