#426488 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, #426488 is a cool blue with gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte, slightly dusty look suggests seriousness, reliability, and control without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone for finance, technology, or government interfaces, pairing it with warm off-white or muted gold. The hex code #426488 supports white body text at about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #426488
What is #426488 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #426488 is rgb(66, 100, 136), in HSL hsl(211, 35%, 40%) and in CMYK 51%, 26%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #426488?
#426488 pairs well with warm off-white for a calm, readable base, while muted gold adds restrained contrast; charcoal, pale blue, and soft sand can also support its cool, dusty character without overwhelming it.
Does #426488 read as a warm or cool color?
#426488 reads as a cool, controlled blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a matte, dusty presence that feels serious, dependable, and calm rather than bright or dramatic.
Is #426488 readable on white or black?
#426488 has a 6.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.