#426D80 Color Information

Hex color code: #426D80

The hex color #426D80 is a soft blue with RGB values of (66, 109, 128) and HSL of (198°, 32%, 38%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#426D80

RGB

66, 109, 128

HSL

198°, 32%, 38%

CMYK

48%, 15%, 0%, 50%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #426D80;
background-color: #426D80;
border-color: #426D80;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #426D80;
border: 2px solid #426D80;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#426D80]
text-[#426D80]
border-[#426D80]
shadow-[0_0_10px_426D80]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #426D80, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #426D80; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #426D80; 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 #426D80; background-color: #426D8015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #426D8020; border-left: 4px solid #426D80; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #426D80; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #426D80 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 109, 128

Red: 66 / Green: 109 / Blue: 128

HSL

198°, 32%, 38%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 32% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

48%, 15%, 0%, 50%

Cyan: 48% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 50%

What color is #426D80?

#426D80 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

805442

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #426D80 to RGB:

rgb(66, 109, 128)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #426D80 to HSL:

hsl(198, 32%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #426D80 to CMYK:

cmyk(48%, 15%, 0%, 50%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #426D80 has RGB (66, 109, 128) and HSL (198°, 32%, 38%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #426D80 is #805442, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #428074.

Use #426D80 in CSS: color: #426D80 or background-color: #426D80. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #426D80

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.73:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #426D80?

#426D80 is a soft blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #426D80?

#426D80 in RGB is (66, 109, 128) - 66 red, 109 green, and 128 blue.

How to use #426D80 in CSS?

Use #426D80 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #426D80?

#805442 (complementary), #428074 (analogous), and #28424D (lighter shade) work well with #426D80.