#427BB9 Hex Color
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Steel blue at its most workmanlike. #427bb9 sits at mid lightness with low saturation, so it reads steady rather than vivid, a fit for finance, healthcare, and tech branding. Use it as a supporting tone or UI base; black text hits about 4.8:1 contrast on this hex code, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with terracotta to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #427bb9
What is #427bb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #427bb9 is rgb(66, 123, 185), in HSL hsl(211, 47%, 49%) and in CMYK 64%, 34%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #427bb9?
Warm earth tones like terracotta or amber bring out its cool side, while charcoal keeps it corporate. Skip pale pastels, they wash out its muted saturation.
Is #427bb9 readable on white or black?
#427bb9 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.