#426DAE Color Information

Hex color code: #426DAE

The hex color #426DAE is a soft blue with RGB values of (66, 109, 174) and HSL of (216°, 45%, 47%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#426DAE

RGB

66, 109, 174

HSL

216°, 45%, 47%

CMYK

62%, 37%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#426DAE]
text-[#426DAE]
border-[#426DAE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_426DAE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #426DAE; 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 #426DAE; background-color: #426DAE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #426DAE20; border-left: 4px solid #426DAE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #426DAE; }

Related Colors

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 109, 174

Red: 66 / Green: 109 / Blue: 174

HSL

216°, 45%, 47%

Hue: 216° / Saturation: 45% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

62%, 37%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 62% / Magenta: 37% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #426DAE?

#426DAE is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AE8342

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #426DAE to RGB:

rgb(66, 109, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #426DAE to HSL:

hsl(216, 45%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #426DAE to CMYK:

cmyk(62%, 37%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#426DAE is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 66, 109, 174 and HSL of 216°, 45%, 47%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #426DAE is #AE8342, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #42A3AE.

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

Contrast with #426DAE

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.03:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #426DAE?

#426DAE is a subtle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #426DAE?

#426DAE in RGB is (66, 109, 174) - 66 red, 109 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #426DAE in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #426DAE?

#AE8342 (complementary), #42A3AE (analogous), and #2D4A76 (lighter shade) work well with #426DAE.