#427D8A
Muted Blue
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About #427D8A Muted Blue
#427D8A is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 125 green, and 138 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 191°, saturation of 35%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #427D8A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
191°
Hue
35%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #427D8A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #427D8A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#427D8A on White
Contrast Ratio4.63:1
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Aa#427D8A on Black
Contrast Ratio4.53:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #427D8A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #427D8A |
| RGB | rgb(66, 125, 138) |
| HSL | hsl(191, 35%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 125, 138 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 49.0%, 54.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 52%, 9%, 0%, 46% |
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