#42878f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42878f is composed of 25.9% red, 52.9% green and 56.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 53.8% cyan, 5.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 43.9% black. It has a hue angle of 186.2 degrees, a saturation of 36.8% and a lightness of 41%. #42878f color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #000f1f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 53
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 54
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#42878f color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42878f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42878f has RGB values of R:66, G:135, B:143 and CMYK values of C:0.54, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 4360079.

Hex triplet 42878f #42878f
RGB Decimal 66, 135, 143 rgb(66,135,143)
RGB Percent 25.9, 52.9, 56.1 rgb(25.9%,52.9%,56.1%)
CMYK 54, 6, 0, 44
HSL 186.2°, 36.8, 41 hsl(186.2,36.8%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.2°, 53.8, 56.1
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 52.363, -19.354, -10.96
XYZ 15.867, 20.468, 29.1
xyY 0.242, 0.313, 20.468
CIE-LCH 52.363, 22.242, 209.523
CIE-LUV 52.363, -29.345, -13.098
Hunter-Lab 45.242, -16.569, -6.466
Binary 01000010, 10000111, 10001111

Color Schemes with #42878f

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Alternatives to #42878f

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#42878f Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42878f

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, #040809 is the darkest color, while #fafdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42878f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626e6f is the less saturated color, while #02bacf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42878f 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #697779 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #82828e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #848099 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4c8c97 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b848e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6c8395 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #488a94 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population