#42839b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42839b is composed of 25.9% red, 51.4% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 57.4% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 196.2 degrees, a saturation of 40.3% and a lightness of 43.3%. #42839b color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #000737. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 51
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 57
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#42839b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42839b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42839b has RGB values of R:66, G:131, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.57, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 4359067.

Hex triplet 42839b #42839b
RGB Decimal 66, 131, 155 rgb(66,131,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 51.4, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,51.4%,60.8%)
CMYK 57, 15, 0, 39
HSL 196.2°, 40.3, 43.3 hsl(196.2,40.3%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.2°, 57.4, 60.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 51.561, -13.543, -19.155
XYZ 16.278, 19.756, 33.964
xyY 0.233, 0.282, 19.756
CIE-LCH 51.561, 23.459, 234.739
CIE-LUV 51.561, -27.321, -26.399
Hunter-Lab 44.448, -12.413, -14.192
Binary 01000010, 10000011, 10011011

Color Schemes with #42839b

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Alternatives to #42839b

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#42839b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42839b;}
.background {background-color:#42839b;}
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Shades and Tints of #42839b

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, #020304 is the darkest color, while #f5f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42839b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6f71 is the less saturated color, while #079ed7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42839b 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
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #68757a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7b809a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7a7fa3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #468b95 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #66819a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6580a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #448897 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population