#426C7D Hex Color
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Muted and ashen, #426c7d serves as a grounded, cool cyan with significant gray undertones. It excels as a dominant base for corporate tech or industrial design palettes. Because it offers a 5.7:1 contrast ratio, white text remains highly readable over this shade. Pair it with sharp, warm corals to break up the cool monotony. The hex code is #426c7d.
Questions about #426c7d
What is #426c7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #426c7d is rgb(66, 108, 125), in HSL hsl(197, 31%, 37%) and in CMYK 47%, 14%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which accent colors pair best with #426c7d?
Because #426c7d carries a cool, desaturated undertone, it pairs beautifully with warm, vibrant accents to create visual balance. Using sharp coral or deep terracotta tones provides a necessary contrast that cuts through the muted, gray-heavy nature of this specific cyan shade.
Is #426c7d readable on white or black?
#426c7d has a 5.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.