#42797b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42797b is composed of 25.9% red, 47.5% green and 48.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.3% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 51.8% black. It has a hue angle of 182.1 degrees, a saturation of 30.2% and a lightness of 37.1%. #42797b color hex could be obtained by blending #84f2f6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 26
    • G 47
    • B 48
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 2
    • Y 0
    • K 52
    CMYK color chart

#42797b color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42797b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42797b has RGB values of R:66, G:121, B:123 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.02, Y:0, K:0.52. Its decimal value is 4356475.

Hex triplet 42797b #42797b
RGB Decimal 66, 121, 123 rgb(66,121,123)
RGB Percent 25.9, 47.5, 48.2 rgb(25.9%,47.5%,48.2%)
CMYK 46, 2, 0, 52
HSL 182.1°, 30.2, 37.1 hsl(182.1,30.2%,37.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 182.1°, 46.3, 48.2
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 47.317, -17.579, -6.77
XYZ 12.658, 16.262, 21.21
xyY 0.253, 0.324, 16.262
CIE-LCH 47.317, 18.837, 201.063
CIE-LUV 47.317, -24.433, -6.936
Hunter-Lab 40.327, -14.541, -2.955
Binary 01000010, 01111001, 01111011

Color Schemes with #42797b

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Alternatives to #42797b

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#42797b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42797b

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, #040808 is the darkest color, while #fafcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42797b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #586565 is the less saturated color, while #01b6bc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42797b 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
  • #696969 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #616c6d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #78767c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7b7485 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4e7e88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #64777c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #667681 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #497c83 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population