#427B9C Hex Color
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#427b9c is a muted, ashy blue with cool gray undertones and medium depth. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a dependable, controlled feel, making it useful for finance, security, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or muted copper. White text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #427b9c.
Questions about #427b9c
What is #427b9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #427b9c is rgb(66, 123, 156), in HSL hsl(202, 41%, 44%) and in CMYK 58%, 21%, 0%, 39%.
Does #427b9c work with white text?
Yes, #427b9c provides about a 4.6:1 contrast ratio with white, passing WCAG AA for normal body text in most interface contexts but falling short of the 7:1 AAA threshold for enhanced accessibility. Check the final font size and weight before using it for small UI labels.
What colors pair well with #427b9c?
Warm white and muted copper pair especially well with #427b9c: warm white balances its cool gray undertone, while muted copper introduces gentle contrast without making the palette feel loud or overly warm. Use the blue as a supporting color in restrained interface palettes.
Is #427b9c readable on white or black?
#427b9c has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.