#427288 Color Information

Hex color code: #427288

#427288 is a delicate blue color. In RGB it is (66, 114, 136), and in HSL it is (199°, 35%, 40%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#427288

RGB

66, 114, 136

HSL

199°, 35%, 40%

CMYK

51%, 16%, 0%, 47%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #427288;
background-color: #427288;
border-color: #427288;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #427288;
border: 2px solid #427288;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#427288]
text-[#427288]
border-[#427288]
shadow-[0_0_10px_427288]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #427288, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #427288; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #427288; 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 #427288; background-color: #42728815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42728820; border-left: 4px solid #427288; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #427288; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #427288 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 114, 136

Red: 66 / Green: 114 / Blue: 136

HSL

199°, 35%, 40%

Hue: 199° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

51%, 16%, 0%, 47%

Cyan: 51% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 47%

What color is #427288?

#427288 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8A5942

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #427288 to RGB:

rgb(66, 114, 136)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #427288 to HSL:

hsl(199, 35%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #427288 to CMYK:

cmyk(51%, 16%, 0%, 47%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #427288 has RGB (66, 114, 136) and HSL (199°, 35%, 40%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #427288 is #8A5942, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #428A7D.

Use #427288 in CSS: color: #427288 or background-color: #427288. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #427288

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.99:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #427288?

#427288 is a gentle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #427288?

#427288 in RGB is (66, 114, 136) - 66 red, 114 green, and 136 blue.

How to use #427288 in CSS?

Use #427288 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #427288?

#8A5942 (complementary), #428A7D (analogous), and #294856 (lighter shade) work well with #427288.