#427C92
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slategray.
About #427C92
The hex code #427C92 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Slategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 124, 146).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 55% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow, and 43% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#427C92
RGB66, 124, 146
HSL196.5°, 37.7%, 41.6%
CMYK55%, 15%, 0%, 43%
HSV196.5°, 54.8%, 57.3%
LAB49.1, -12.4, -17.7
XYZ14.6, 17.6, 29.8
Decimal4357266
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.64:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.53:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.43:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.85:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #427C92;
}
.text-color {
color: #427C92;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #427C92;
}