#42179e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42179e is composed of 25.9% red, 9% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.2% cyan, 85.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 259.1 degrees, a saturation of 74.6% and a lightness of 35.5%. #42179e color hex could be obtained by blending #842eff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #330099.

    • R 26
    • G 9
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 85
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#42179e color description : Dark violet.

#42179e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42179e has RGB values of R:66, G:23, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.85, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4331422.

Hex triplet 42179e #42179e
RGB Decimal 66, 23, 158 rgb(66,23,158)
RGB Percent 25.9, 9, 62 rgb(25.9%,9%,62%)
CMYK 58, 85, 0, 38
HSL 259.1°, 74.6, 35.5 hsl(259.1,74.6%,35.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 259.1°, 85.4, 62
Web Safe 330099 #330099
CIE-LAB 24.448, 51.196, -64.203
XYZ 8.724, 4.239, 32.705
xyY 0.191, 0.093, 4.239
CIE-LCH 24.448, 82.116, 308.569
CIE-LUV 24.448, 2.195, -77.694
Hunter-Lab 20.59, 39.595, -79.762
Binary 01000010, 00010111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #42179e

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Alternatives to #42179e

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#42179e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42179e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42179e;}
.background {background-color:#42179e;}
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Shades and Tints of #42179e

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #020104 is the darkest color, while #f5f2fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42179e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #59565f is the less saturated color, while #3a02b3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42179e is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #333333 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #362d48 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004280 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004670 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1c4a4f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #18328b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #183580 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2a376c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population