#426CB5 Hex Color
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Cool and unsaturated, this blue tone projects a sense of steady reliability and control. Designers choose this hue for finance, security, and government applications where building immediate trust is a priority. It provides a calm, professional baseline for interfaces or branding needs. You can find this specific shade using the hex code #426cb5 in your digital project color palettes.
Questions about #426cb5
What is #426cb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #426cb5 is rgb(66, 108, 181), in HSL hsl(218, 47%, 48%) and in CMYK 64%, 40%, 0%, 29%.
What design context suits this shade best?
This blue tone works best for professional interfaces that require a sense of steady reliability and authority. It is frequently applied in finance, security, and government software because it builds immediate trust without appearing overly aggressive or vibrant.
Is this blue considered a warm or cool color?
This is a distinctly cool color, sitting firmly on the blue side of the spectrum. It lacks yellow or red undertones, which contributes to its calm, stable, and reserved character that designers rely on for professional, clean-looking layouts.
Is #426cb5 readable on white or black?
#426cb5 has a 5.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.