#426388 Color Information

Hex color code: #426388

A gentle blue shade, #426388 appears as (66, 99, 136) in RGB and (212°, 35%, 40%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#426388

RGB

66, 99, 136

HSL

212°, 35%, 40%

CMYK

51%, 27%, 0%, 47%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #426388;
background-color: #426388;
border-color: #426388;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #426388;
border: 2px solid #426388;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#426388]
text-[#426388]
border-[#426388]
shadow-[0_0_10px_426388]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #426388, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #426388; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #426388; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #426388; background-color: #42638815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42638820; border-left: 4px solid #426388; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #426388; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #426388 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 99, 136

Red: 66 / Green: 99 / Blue: 136

HSL

212°, 35%, 40%

Hue: 212° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

51%, 27%, 0%, 47%

Cyan: 51% / Magenta: 27% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 47%

What color is #426388?

#426388 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8A6842

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #426388 to RGB:

rgb(66, 99, 136)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #426388 to HSL:

hsl(212, 35%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #426388 to CMYK:

cmyk(51%, 27%, 0%, 47%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #426388 has RGB (66, 99, 136) and HSL (212°, 35%, 40%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #426388 is #8A6842, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #42878A.

Use #426388 in CSS: color: #426388 or background-color: #426388. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #426388

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.37:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #426388?

#426388 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #426388?

#426388 in RGB is (66, 99, 136) - 66 red, 99 green, and 136 blue.

How to use #426388 in CSS?

Use #426388 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #426388?

#8A6842 (complementary), #42878A (analogous), and #293E56 (lighter shade) work well with #426388.