#426DA0
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #426DA0
The hex code #426DA0 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 109, and 160.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 59% C, 32% M, 0% Y, and 37% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#426DA0
RGB66, 109, 160
HSL212.6°, 41.6%, 44.3%
CMYK59%, 32%, 0%, 37%
HSV212.6°, 58.7%, 62.7%
LAB45.1, 1.0, -32.1
XYZ14.1, 14.6, 35.3
Decimal4353440
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.35:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.93:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.11:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.34:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #426DA0;
}
.text-color {
color: #426DA0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #426DA0;
}