#42256b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42256b is composed of 25.9% red, 14.5% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.3% cyan, 65.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black. It has a hue angle of 264.9 degrees, a saturation of 48.6% and a lightness of 28.2%. #42256b color hex could be obtained by blending #844ad6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #333366.

    • R 26
    • G 15
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 65
    • Y 0
    • K 58
    CMYK color chart

#42256b color description : Very dark violet.

#42256b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42256b has RGB values of R:66, G:37, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.65, Y:0, K:0.58. Its decimal value is 4334955.

Hex triplet 42256b #42256b
RGB Decimal 66, 37, 107 rgb(66,37,107)
RGB Percent 25.9, 14.5, 42 rgb(25.9%,14.5%,42%)
CMYK 38, 65, 0, 58
HSL 264.9°, 48.6, 28.2 hsl(264.9,48.6%,28.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 264.9°, 65.4, 42
Web Safe 333366 #333366
CIE-LAB 22.099, 29.896, -35.973
XYZ 5.562, 3.543, 14.3
xyY 0.238, 0.151, 3.543
CIE-LCH 22.099, 46.775, 309.729
CIE-LUV 22.099, 6.066, -44.389
Hunter-Lab 18.823, 19.804, -31.868
Binary 01000010, 00100101, 01101011

Color Schemes with #42256b

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Alternatives to #42256b

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#42256b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42256b

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, #030205 is the darkest color, while #f8f5fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42256b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #48464a is the less saturated color, while #3c048c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42256b 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
  • #363636 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #383341 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #003d78 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #00406b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3f3e43 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #183473 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #18366b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #403551 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population