Color code #427ED2

Color Code #427ED2

A precise look at this Blue color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

BlueMid tone

Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#427ED2

RGB

rgb(66, 126, 210)

HSL

hsl(215 61.54% 54.12%)

HSV

hsv(215 68.57% 82.35%)

CMYKApproximate

68.57%, 40%, 0%, 17.65%

Relative luminance0.20730—1

Contrast with white4.08:1WCAG

Contrast with black5.15:1WCAG

Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample4.08:1

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Readable text sample5.15:1

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Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This mid tone Blue tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #427ED2 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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Complementary#D29642View color Inverted#BD812DView color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #427ED2;
  background-color: #427ED21A;
  border-color: #427ED2;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #427ED2?

This color is RGB(66, 126, 210).

What is the HSL value of #427ED2?

Its value is HSL(215°, 61.54%, 54.12%).

Is #427ED2 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

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