#42879e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42879e is composed of 25.9% red, 52.9% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.2% cyan, 14.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 195 degrees, a saturation of 41.1% and a lightness of 43.9%. #42879e color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #000f3d. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 53
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#42879e color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42879e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42879e has RGB values of R:66, G:135, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4360094.

Hex triplet 42879e #42879e
RGB Decimal 66, 135, 158 rgb(66,135,158)
RGB Percent 25.9, 52.9, 62 rgb(25.9%,52.9%,62%)
CMYK 58, 15, 0, 38
HSL 195°, 41.1, 43.9 hsl(195,41.1%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 195°, 58.2, 62
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 52.899, -14.819, -18.85
XYZ 17.081, 20.954, 35.49
xyY 0.232, 0.285, 20.954
CIE-LCH 52.899, 23.977, 231.826
CIE-LUV 52.899, -28.745, -25.885
Hunter-Lab 45.775, -13.5, -13.926
Binary 01000010, 10000111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #42879e

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Alternatives to #42879e

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#42879e Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42879e;}
.background {background-color:#42879e;}
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Shades and Tints of #42879e

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, #020506 is the darkest color, while #f7fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42879e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7173 is the less saturated color, while #06a5da is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42879e 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
  • #7f839d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e82a6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #468e99 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #68849d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6884a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #458c9b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population