#426CA5 Hex Code
Color Name: Blue Yonder
What is hex #426CA5 Color?
The color name of hex code #426CA5 is Blue Yonder. The RGB values are (66, 108, 165) which means it is composed of
19% red, 32% green and 49% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:60 M:35 Y:0 K:35. In the HSV/HSB scale, #426CA5 has a hue of 215°, 60% saturation and a brightness value of 65%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #426CA5 Color Codes
| Color Name | Blue Yonder |
| RGB Values | (66, 108, 165) |
| CMYK Values | (60%, 35%, 0%, 35%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (215°, 60%, 65%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336699 |
| Inverse Color | #BD935A [Aztec Gold] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7683 C |
| Closest RAL | 5007 [Brilliant blue] |
| Complementary Color | #A57B42 [Metallic Bronze] |
| #426CA5 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #717171 |
| Desaturated | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #666666 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #676767 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A5A5A5 |
Hex #426CA5 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #426CA5 is #A57B42 which is called Metallic Bronze. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #426CA5 color is offered by #A57B42. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #426CA5 are #4A42A5 and #429EA5, called Ocean Blue and Keppel, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #426CA5 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #426CA5 are #A54942 (English Red) and #9EA542 (Brass). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#426CA5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A5426C (Medium Ruby) and #6CA542 (Palm Leaf) along with #426CA5, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #426CA5 has #A5426C (Medium Ruby), #A57B42 (Metallic Bronze) and #42A57B (Medium Sea Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #426CA5 contains #A5429E (Purpureus), #A57B42 (Metallic Bronze) and #42A54A (May Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #426CA5 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #426CA5 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 426CA5 Color
Tints
6889B7- 7B98C0
- 8EA7C9
- A1B6D2
- B3C4DB
- C6D3E4
- D9E2ED
- ECF0F6
Tones
- 4E709E
- 55729A
- 5B7496
- 617693
- 67788F
- 6D7A8B
- 747C87
- 7A7E84
Shades
- 355684
- 2E4C74
- 284163
- 213653
- 1A2B42
- 142032
- 0D1621
- 070B11
#426CA5 Color Patterns
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#426CA5 Honeycomb Pattern
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#426CA5 Leaves Pattern
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#426CA5 Houndstooth Pattern
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#426CA5 Plaid Pattern
#426CA5 Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
