#42686b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42686b is composed of 25.9% red, 40.8% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.3% cyan, 2.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black. It has a hue angle of 184.4 degrees, a saturation of 23.7% and a lightness of 33.9%. #42686b color hex could be obtained by blending #84d0d6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 26
    • G 41
    • B 42
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    • C 38
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 58
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#42686b color description : Very dark desaturated cyan.

#42686b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42686b has RGB values of R:66, G:104, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.58. Its decimal value is 4352107.

Hex triplet 42686b #42686b
RGB Decimal 66, 104, 107 rgb(66,104,107)
RGB Percent 25.9, 40.8, 42 rgb(25.9%,40.8%,42%)
CMYK 38, 3, 0, 58
HSL 184.4°, 23.7, 33.9 hsl(184.4,23.7%,33.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 184.4°, 38.3, 42
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 41.406, -12.582, -5.966
XYZ 9.85, 12.12, 15.729
xyY 0.261, 0.321, 12.12
CIE-LCH 41.406, 13.924, 205.368
CIE-LUV 41.406, -17.693, -6.258
Hunter-Lab 34.814, -10.419, -2.419
Binary 01000010, 01101000, 01101011

Color Schemes with #42686b

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Alternatives to #42686b

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#42686b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42686b;}
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Shades and Tints of #42686b

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, #060a0a is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42686b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #565757 is the less saturated color, while #069ba7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42686b 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
  • #5d5d5d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #585f60 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6a696f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d6775 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4d6f77 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5b686d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5d6771 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #496c72 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population