#427484 Hex Color
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#427484 is a muted, desaturated cyan with noticeable grey undertones. Its dusty, cool character makes it an excellent supporting neutral for tech or aerospace interfaces. Pair it with crisp cream or soft charcoal to maintain its sophisticated, understated look. Because it offers a 5.2:1 contrast ratio against white text, the hex code #427484 works well for readable body copy.
Questions about #427484
What is #427484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #427484 is rgb(66, 116, 132), in HSL hsl(195, 33%, 39%) and in CMYK 50%, 12%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #427484 for a professional look?
To maintain a sophisticated feel, pair #427484 with crisp cream to lift its muted tone, or use soft charcoal for high-contrast accents. These combinations ground the color, preventing it from looking too flat in digital layouts.
Is #427484 readable on white or black?
#427484 has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.