#427666 Color Information

Hex color code: #427666

#427666 is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (66, 118, 102), and in HSL it is (162°, 28%, 36%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSea Green
HEX
#427666
RGB
66, 118, 102
HSL
162°, 28%, 36%
CMYK
44%, 0%, 14%, 54%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #427666;
background-color: #427666;
border-color: #427666;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #427666;
border: 2px solid #427666;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#427666]
text-[#427666]
border-[#427666]
shadow-[0_0_10px_427666]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #427666, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #427666; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #427666; 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 #427666; background-color: #42766615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #42766620; border-left: 4px solid #427666; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #427666; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #427666 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 118, 102

Red: 66 / Green: 118 / Blue: 102

HSL

162°, 28%, 36%

Hue: 162° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

44%, 0%, 14%, 54%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 14% / Key: 54%

What color is #427666?

#427666 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #427666 to RGB:

rgb(66, 118, 102)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #427666 to HSL:

hsl(162, 28%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #427666 to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 0%, 14%, 54%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #427666 has RGB (66, 118, 102) and HSL (162°, 28%, 36%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #427666 is #764252, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #42764C.

Use #427666 in CSS: color: #427666 or background-color: #427666. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #427666

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.01:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #427666?

#427666 is a subtle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #427666?

#427666 in RGB is (66, 118, 102) - 66 red, 118 green, and 102 blue.

How to use #427666 in CSS?

Use #427666 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #427666?

#764252 (complementary), #42764C (analogous), and #27453C (lighter shade) work well with #427666.