#42579e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42579e is composed of 25.9% red, 34.1% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.2% cyan, 44.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 226.3 degrees, a saturation of 41.1% and a lightness of 43.9%. #42579e color hex could be obtained by blending #84aeff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 34
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 45
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#42579e color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42579e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42579e has RGB values of R:66, G:87, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.45, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4347806.

Hex triplet 42579e #42579e
RGB Decimal 66, 87, 158 rgb(66,87,158)
RGB Percent 25.9, 34.1, 62 rgb(25.9%,34.1%,62%)
CMYK 58, 45, 0, 38
HSL 226.3°, 41.1, 43.9 hsl(226.3,41.1%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 226.3°, 58.2, 62
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 38.625, 14.154, -41.156
XYZ 11.825, 10.443, 33.738
xyY 0.211, 0.186, 10.443
CIE-LCH 38.625, 43.522, 288.979
CIE-LUV 38.625, -11.27, -60.173
Hunter-Lab 32.315, 8.768, -39.281
Binary 01000010, 01010111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #42579e

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Alternatives to #42579e

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#42579e Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42579e;}
.background {background-color:#42579e;}
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Shades and Tints of #42579e

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, #020306 is the darkest color, while #f7f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42579e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6e73 is the less saturated color, while #0636da is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42579e 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
  • #595959 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #545967 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4261a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3064a1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #326b73 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #425da2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #375f9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #386382 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population