#427CF0

A light, vivid blue closely aligning with Royalblue.

About #427CF0

The hex code #427CF0 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Royalblue. Its digital footprint relies on 66 parts red, 124 parts green, and 240 parts blue light.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 72% C, 48% M, 0% Y, and 6% K. With a hue angle of 220.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#427CF0
RGB66, 124, 240
HSL220.0°, 85.3%, 60.0%
CMYK72%, 48%, 0%, 6%
HSV220.0°, 72.5%, 94.1%
LAB53.9, 19.9, -63.9
XYZ25.2, 21.9, 85.3
Decimal4357360

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.91:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.37:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.74:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.57:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #427CF0; }
.text-color { color: #427CF0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #427CF0; }

Similar Colors

Royalblue
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