#426D7D Hex Color
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#426d7d is a muted, cool cyan with gray undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its medium-dark value suggests trust, wisdom, and refreshing clarity without feeling vivid. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in technology, communication, or aerospace palettes, pairing it with warm ivory or soft coral. White text achieves about 5.7:1 contrast for readable UI copy.
Questions about #426d7d
What is #426d7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #426d7d is rgb(66, 109, 125), in HSL hsl(196, 31%, 37%) and in CMYK 47%, 13%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #426d7d?
#426d7d pairs well with warm ivory for clean contrast and soft coral for a restrained, energetic accent that warms its cool gray undertones without overwhelming the palette. Use coral in smaller areas to keep the scheme balanced.
Where does #426d7d work well?
#426d7d works well as a supporting tone in technology, communication, aerospace, dashboards, and calm editorial layouts, where its medium-dark, desaturated cyan adds trust and clarity without the intensity of brighter blue or teal.
Is #426d7d readable on white or black?
#426d7d has a 5.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.