#42479c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42479c is composed of 25.9% red, 27.8% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 57.7% cyan, 54.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 236.7 degrees, a saturation of 40.5% and a lightness of 43.5%. #42479c color hex could be obtained by blending #848eff with #000039. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 26
    • G 28
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 54
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#42479c color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42479c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42479c has RGB values of R:66, G:71, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.54, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 4343708.

Hex triplet 42479c #42479c
RGB Decimal 66, 71, 156 rgb(66,71,156)
RGB Percent 25.9, 27.8, 61.2 rgb(25.9%,27.8%,61.2%)
CMYK 58, 54, 0, 39
HSL 236.7°, 40.5, 43.5 hsl(236.7,40.5%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 236.7°, 57.7, 61.2
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 34.117, 23.888, -47.189
XYZ 10.5, 8.065, 32.454
xyY 0.206, 0.158, 8.065
CIE-LCH 34.117, 52.891, 296.849
CIE-LUV 34.117, -6.345, -67.039
Hunter-Lab 28.398, 16.299, -47.879
Binary 01000010, 01000111, 10011100

Color Schemes with #42479c

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Alternatives to #42479c

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#42479c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42479c;}
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Shades and Tints of #42479c

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, #020204 is the darkest color, while #f6f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42479c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6d71 is the less saturated color, while #0612d8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42479c 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4c4d5e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #1b56a6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005a96 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2d6067 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2950a2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #185398 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #35577a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population