#426071 Hex Color
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#426071 is a dark, muted blue with gray, slightly green undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, controlled mood without the weight of navy. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background, pairing it with warm cream or muted terracotta. The hex code #426071 supports white body text at about 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #426071
What is #426071 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #426071 is rgb(66, 96, 113), in HSL hsl(202, 26%, 35%) and in CMYK 42%, 15%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #426071?
#426071 pairs well with warm cream, muted terracotta, and burgundy, which add contrast without making its subdued blue feel harsh. Use those warmer tones for buttons, highlights, or editorial accents while keeping #426071 as the dominant base in a restrained palette.
Does #426071 work with white text?
Yes, white text on #426071 reaches about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio, which clears the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text when the displayed color matches the source value.
Is #426071 readable on white or black?
#426071 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.