#427E8B Hex Color Code

#427E8B

The Hexadecimal Color #427E8B is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #427E8B RGB value is rgb(66, 126, 139). RGB Color Model of #427E8B consists of 25% red, 49% green and 54% blue. HSL color Mode of #427E8B has 191°(degrees) Hue, 36% Saturation and 40% Lightness. #427E8B color has an wavelength of 499.74074nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #427E8B is #669999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #427E8B is #478. The Closest Color to #427E8B is #4682B4. Official Name of #427E8B Hex Code is Bismark. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #427E8B is 53 Cyan 9 Magenta 0 Yellow 45 Black and #427E8B CMY is 53, 9, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #427E8B is hsl(191,36,40, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(191, 53, 55). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #427E8B is 14.37, 17.94, 27.13.
Hex8 Value of #427E8B is #427E8BFF. Decimal Value of #427E8B is 4357771 and Octal Value of #427E8B is 20477213. Binary Value of #427E8B is 1000010, 1111110, 10001011 and Android of #427E8B is 4282547851 / 0xff427e8b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #427E8B is 0.242, 0.302, 0.302 and YIQ Color Space of #427E8B is 109.542, -39.9309, -8.6444. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #427E8B is 13.83, 20.51, 26.97. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #427E8B is 49.42, -15.63, -13.05. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #427E8B is 49.42, -25.89, -16.59. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #427E8B is 49.42, 20.36, 219.86. Hunter Lab variable of #427E8B is 42.36, -13.56, -8.33.

#427E8B - Bismark Color Image
#427E8B - Bismark Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #427E8B

RGB Percentages of #427E8B

25%
49%
54%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #427E8B

25.88%
38.8%
54.51%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #427E8B

53%
9%
0%
45%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #427E8B

To get 25% Saturated #427E8B Color, you need to convert the hex color #427E8B to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #427E8B hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #427E8B

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #427E8B

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #427E8B

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #427E8B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #427E8B to it's the darkest color.

#427E8B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 126, 139)
RGB Percent 25%, 49%, 54%
RYB 66.0, 98.93, 139.0
CMYK 53, 9, 0, 45
CMY 53, 9, 0
HSL hsl(191, 36%, 40%)
HSLA hsl(191, 36%, 40%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(191, 53, 55)
XYZ 14.37, 17.94, 27.13
Hex8 Value #427E8BFF
Decimal Value 4357771
Octal Value 20477213
Binary Value 1000010,1111110,10001011
Android 4282547851 / 0xff427e8b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(191, 36%, 40%)
xyY 0.242, 0.302, 17.943
YIQ 109.542, -39.9309, -8.6444
LMS 13.83, 20.51, 26.97
CieLAB 49.42, -15.63, -13.05
CieLUV : LCHuv 49.42, -25.89, -16.59
CieLCH : LCHab 49.42, 20.36, 219.86
Hunter Lab 42.36, -13.56, -8.33
YUV 109.542, 14.49, -38.2
YDbDr 109.542, 44.33, 82.8
YCbCr 110.08, 142.6, 100.72
YCoCg 114.25, 102.5, 11.75
YPbPr 109.54, 16.62, -31.06
Munsell Color System 10816.03 194.68/211.33

#427E8B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#427E8B as Background:

When women do succeed, the press, even the industry press, spend far too much time talking about how we dress, what shoes we're wearing, who we're meant to be seeing. That's pretty sad for women, especially when it's written by women who really should know better.

Zaha Hadid
<p style="background: #427E8B">…</p>

#427E8B as Text Color:

There are a lot of dark sides to success, but the light side of it is the ability to be opportunistic, and to be able to do things.

Anita Roddick
<p style="color: #427E8B">…</p>

#427E8B as Text Shadow:

The secret of pleasure in life, as distinct from its great triumphs of transcendent joy, is to live in a series of small, legitimate successes. By legitimate I mean such as are not accompanied by self-condemnation.

Sydney Thompson Dobell
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #427E8B">…</p>

#427E8B as Linear Gradient:

Success is feeling good about the work you do throughout the long, unheralded journey that may or may not wind up at the launch pad. You can't view training solely as a stepping stone to something loftier. It's got to be an end in itself.

Chris Hadfield
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #427E8B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #427E8B?

RGB Value for #427E8B is rgb(66, 126, 139).

What is the RGB percentage of #427E8B?

RGB percentage for #427E8B is 25% Red 49% Green 54% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #427E8B?

CMYK Color Model of #427E8B is 53 Cyan 9 Magenta 0 Yellow 45 Black.

What is the HSL value of #427E8B?

HSL Value of #427E8B is 191°(degrees) Hue 36 Saturation 40 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #427E8B?

HSV Value of #427E8B is 191 Hue 53 Saturation 55 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #427E8B?

XYZ Color Model of #427E8B is 14.37, 17.94, 27.13.