#42497f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42497f is composed of 25.9% red, 28.6% green and 49.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48% cyan, 42.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 50.2% black. It has a hue angle of 233.1 degrees, a saturation of 31.6% and a lightness of 37.8%. #42497f color hex could be obtained by blending #8492fe with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #333366.

    • R 26
    • G 29
    • B 50
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 43
    • Y 0
    • K 50
    CMYK color chart

#42497f color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42497f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42497f has RGB values of R:66, G:73, B:127 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.43, Y:0, K:0.5. Its decimal value is 4344191.

Hex triplet 42497f #42497f
RGB Decimal 66, 73, 127 rgb(66,73,127)
RGB Percent 25.9, 28.6, 49.8 rgb(25.9%,28.6%,49.8%)
CMYK 48, 43, 0, 50
HSL 233.1°, 31.6, 37.8 hsl(233.1,31.6%,37.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 233.1°, 48, 49.8
Web Safe 333366 #333366
CIE-LAB 32.822, 12.799, -31.508
XYZ 8.459, 7.455, 21.071
xyY 0.229, 0.202, 7.455
CIE-LCH 32.822, 34.008, 292.108
CIE-LUV 32.822, -5.736, -43.813
Hunter-Lab 27.305, 7.519, -26.641
Binary 01000010, 01001001, 01111111

Color Schemes with #42497f

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Alternatives to #42497f

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#42497f Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42497f

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 #42497f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606061 is the less saturated color, while #071bba is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42497f 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
  • #4b4c57 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #405487 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #395684 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3e5a61 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #405084 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3c5182 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3f546c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population