#42538c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42538c is composed of 25.9% red, 32.5% green and 54.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.9% cyan, 40.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 226.2 degrees, a saturation of 35.9% and a lightness of 40.4%. #42538c color hex could be obtained by blending #84a6ff with #000019. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 33
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 41
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#42538c color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42538c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42538c has RGB values of R:66, G:83, B:140 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.41, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 4346764.

Hex triplet 42538c #42538c
RGB Decimal 66, 83, 140 rgb(66,83,140)
RGB Percent 25.9, 32.5, 54.9 rgb(25.9%,32.5%,54.9%)
CMYK 53, 41, 0, 45
HSL 226.2°, 35.9, 40.4 hsl(226.2,35.9%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 226.2°, 52.9, 54.9
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 36.438, 10.587, -33.767
XYZ 10.073, 9.238, 26.062
xyY 0.222, 0.204, 9.238
CIE-LCH 36.438, 35.388, 287.407
CIE-LUV 36.438, -9.574, -48.221
Hunter-Lab 30.394, 5.967, -29.564
Binary 01000010, 01010011, 10001100

Color Schemes with #42538c

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Alternatives to #42538c

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#42538c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42538c;}
.background {background-color:#42538c;}
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Shades and Tints of #42538c

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, #030407 is the darkest color, while #f8f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42538c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #62646c is the less saturated color, while #0331cb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42538c 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
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #50545f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #475c92 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3e5e90 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3b646b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #455990 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3f5a8f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3e5e77 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population