#42478b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42478b is composed of 25.9% red, 27.8% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.5% cyan, 48.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 235.9 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 40.2%. #42478b color hex could be obtained by blending #848eff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 26
    • G 28
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 49
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#42478b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42478b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42478b has RGB values of R:66, G:71, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.49, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 4343691.

Hex triplet 42478b #42478b
RGB Decimal 66, 71, 139 rgb(66,71,139)
RGB Percent 25.9, 27.8, 54.5 rgb(25.9%,27.8%,54.5%)
CMYK 53, 49, 0, 45
HSL 235.9°, 35.6, 40.2 hsl(235.9,35.6%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 235.9°, 52.5, 54.5
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 32.981, 18.109, -38.66
XYZ 9.159, 7.528, 25.395
xyY 0.218, 0.179, 7.528
CIE-LCH 32.981, 42.691, 295.098
CIE-LUV 32.981, -5.599, -54.281
Hunter-Lab 27.438, 11.57, -35.669
Binary 01000010, 01000111, 10001011

Color Schemes with #42478b

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#42478b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42478b

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, #030306 is the darkest color, while #f8f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42478b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #62626b is the less saturated color, while #0311ca is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42478b 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
  • #4d4d4d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4b4c59 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #345494 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #26578e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #385c62 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #394f91 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #30518c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3c5471 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population