#42798b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42798b is composed of 25.9% red, 47.5% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.5% cyan, 12.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 194.8 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 40.2%. #42798b color hex could be obtained by blending #84f2ff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 47
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#42798b color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42798b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42798b has RGB values of R:66, G:121, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 4356491.

Hex triplet 42798b #42798b
RGB Decimal 66, 121, 139 rgb(66,121,139)
RGB Percent 25.9, 47.5, 54.5 rgb(25.9%,47.5%,54.5%)
CMYK 53, 13, 0, 45
HSL 194.8°, 35.6, 40.2 hsl(194.8,35.6%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.8°, 52.5, 54.5
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 47.875, -12.89, -15.402
XYZ 13.743, 16.696, 26.923
xyY 0.24, 0.291, 16.696
CIE-LCH 47.875, 20.084, 230.075
CIE-LUV 47.875, -23.948, -20.369
Hunter-Lab 40.861, -11.47, -10.463
Binary 01000010, 01111001, 10001011

Color Schemes with #42798b

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Alternatives to #42798b

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#42798b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42798b

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, #030506 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42798b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #62696b is the less saturated color, while #0399ca is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42798b 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #636e71 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #74788c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #757694 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #49818a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #62788b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #627791 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #467e8a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population