#42457f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42457f is composed of 25.9% red, 27.1% green and 49.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48% cyan, 45.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 50.2% black. It has a hue angle of 237 degrees, a saturation of 31.6% and a lightness of 37.8%. #42457f color hex could be obtained by blending #848afe with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #333366.

    • R 26
    • G 27
    • B 50
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 46
    • Y 0
    • K 50
    CMYK color chart

#42457f color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42457f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42457f has RGB values of R:66, G:69, B:127 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.46, Y:0, K:0.5. Its decimal value is 4343167.

Hex triplet 42457f #42457f
RGB Decimal 66, 69, 127 rgb(66,69,127)
RGB Percent 25.9, 27.1, 49.8 rgb(25.9%,27.1%,49.8%)
CMYK 48, 46, 0, 50
HSL 237°, 31.6, 37.8 hsl(237,31.6%,37.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 237°, 48, 49.8
Web Safe 333366 #333366
CIE-LAB 31.685, 15.439, -33.312
XYZ 8.205, 6.947, 20.986
xyY 0.227, 0.192, 6.947
CIE-LCH 31.685, 36.716, 294.866
CIE-LUV 31.685, -4.401, -46.059
Hunter-Lab 26.356, 9.445, -28.76
Binary 01000010, 01000101, 01111111

Color Schemes with #42457f

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Alternatives to #42457f

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#42457f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42457f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42457f;}
.background {background-color:#42457f;}
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Shades and Tints of #42457f

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, #06060b is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42457f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606061 is the less saturated color, while #070fba is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42457f 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
  • #4b4b4b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #494a55 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3a5288 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #325483 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3d585e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3d4d85 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #384e81 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3f516a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population