#426CEB Color Information

Hex color code: #426CEB

The hex color #426CEB is a dynamic blue with RGB values of (66, 108, 235) and HSL of (225°, 81%, 59%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameRoyal Blue

HEX

#426CEB

RGB

66, 108, 235

HSL

225°, 81%, 59%

CMYK

72%, 54%, 0%, 8%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #426CEB;
background-color: #426CEB;
border-color: #426CEB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #426CEB;
border: 2px solid #426CEB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#426CEB]
text-[#426CEB]
border-[#426CEB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_426CEB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #426CEB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #426CEB; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #426CEB; 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 #426CEB; background-color: #426CEB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #426CEB20; border-left: 4px solid #426CEB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #426CEB; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #426CEB in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 108, 235

Red: 66 / Green: 108 / Blue: 235

HSL

225°, 81%, 59%

Hue: 225° / Saturation: 81% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

72%, 54%, 0%, 8%

Cyan: 72% / Magenta: 54% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 8%

What color is #426CEB?

#426CEB is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EBC142

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #426CEB to RGB:

rgb(66, 108, 235)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #426CEB to HSL:

hsl(225, 81%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #426CEB to CMYK:

cmyk(72%, 54%, 0%, 8%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic blue tone, #426CEB has RGB (66, 108, 235) and HSL (225°, 81%, 59%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #426CEB is #EBC142, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #42C1EB.

Use #426CEB in CSS: color: #426CEB or background-color: #426CEB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #426CEB

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.58:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #426CEB?

#426CEB is a dynamic blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #426CEB?

#426CEB in RGB is (66, 108, 235) - 66 red, 108 green, and 235 blue.

How to use #426CEB in CSS?

Use #426CEB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #426CEB?

#EBC142 (complementary), #42C1EB (analogous), and #1543CB (lighter shade) work well with #426CEB.