#427CA0
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #427CA0
Visually, #427CA0 is defined as a moderate blue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 124, and 160.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 59% C, 22% M, 0% Y, and 37% K. The HSL representation is 203.0° hue, 41.6% saturation, and 44.3% lightness.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#427CA0
RGB66, 124, 160
HSL203.0°, 41.6%, 44.3%
CMYK59%, 22%, 0%, 37%
HSV203.0°, 58.7%, 62.7%
LAB49.6, -8.0, -25.0
XYZ15.8, 18.1, 35.9
Decimal4357280
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.54:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.62:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.34:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.93:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #427CA0;
}
.text-color {
color: #427CA0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #427CA0;
}