#42797c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42797c is composed of 25.9% red, 47.5% green and 48.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.8% cyan, 2.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 51.4% black. It has a hue angle of 183.1 degrees, a saturation of 30.5% and a lightness of 37.3%. #42797c color hex could be obtained by blending #84f2f8 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 26
    • G 47
    • B 49
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 2
    • Y 0
    • K 51
    CMYK color chart

#42797c color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42797c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42797c has RGB values of R:66, G:121, B:124 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.02, Y:0, K:0.51. Its decimal value is 4356476.

Hex triplet 42797c #42797c
RGB Decimal 66, 121, 124 rgb(66,121,124)
RGB Percent 25.9, 47.5, 48.6 rgb(25.9%,47.5%,48.6%)
CMYK 47, 2, 0, 51
HSL 183.1°, 30.5, 37.3 hsl(183.1,30.5%,37.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.1°, 46.8, 48.6
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 47.349, -17.297, -7.315
XYZ 12.721, 16.287, 21.541
xyY 0.252, 0.322, 16.287
CIE-LCH 47.349, 18.78, 202.922
CIE-LUV 47.349, -24.402, -7.762
Hunter-Lab 40.358, -14.361, -3.396
Binary 01000010, 01111001, 01111100

Color Schemes with #42797c

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Alternatives to #42797c

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#42797c Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42797c

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, #050909 is the darkest color, while #fbfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42797c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #586566 is the less saturated color, while #00b4be is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42797c 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
  • #77777d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7b7486 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4d7f88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #64777d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #667682 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #497c83 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population