#42959f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42959f is composed of 25.9% red, 58.4% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.5% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 186.5 degrees, a saturation of 41.3% and a lightness of 44.1%. #42959f color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #002b3f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 58
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#42959f color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42959f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42959f has RGB values of R:66, G:149, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4363679.

Hex triplet 42959f #42959f
RGB Decimal 66, 149, 159 rgb(66,149,159)
RGB Percent 25.9, 58.4, 62.4 rgb(25.9%,58.4%,62.4%)
CMYK 58, 6, 0, 38
HSL 186.5°, 41.3, 44.1 hsl(186.5,41.3%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.5°, 58.5, 62.4
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.226, -21.997, -12.859
XYZ 19.25, 25.155, 36.64
xyY 0.238, 0.31, 25.155
CIE-LCH 57.226, 25.48, 210.31
CIE-LUV 57.226, -34.08, -15.885
Hunter-Lab 50.155, -19.258, -8.205
Binary 01000010, 10010101, 10011111

Color Schemes with #42959f

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Alternatives to #42959f

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#42959f Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42959f

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, #030607 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42959f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7374 is the less saturated color, while #05c5dc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42959f 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
  • #7d7d7d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #718284 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8d8e9c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8f8ca9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4c9aa5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #72909d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #738fa5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4898a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population