#42879b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42879b is composed of 25.9% red, 52.9% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 57.4% cyan, 12.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 193.5 degrees, a saturation of 40.3% and a lightness of 43.3%. #42879b color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #000f37. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 53
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 57
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#42879b color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42879b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42879b has RGB values of R:66, G:135, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.57, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 4360091.

Hex triplet 42879b #42879b
RGB Decimal 66, 135, 155 rgb(66,135,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 52.9, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,52.9%,60.8%)
CMYK 57, 13, 0, 39
HSL 193.5°, 40.3, 43.3 hsl(193.5,40.3%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.5°, 57.4, 60.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 52.787, -15.748, -17.283
XYZ 16.826, 20.852, 34.147
xyY 0.234, 0.29, 20.852
CIE-LCH 52.787, 23.382, 227.661
CIE-LUV 52.787, -28.864, -23.31
Hunter-Lab 45.664, -14.14, -12.372
Binary 01000010, 10000111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #42879b

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Alternatives to #42879b

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#42879b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42879b

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 #42879b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7071 is the less saturated color, while #07a8d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42879b 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b797d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7f839a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f82a4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #488e98 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #69849a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6984a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #458b99 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population