#42978d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42978d is composed of 25.9% red, 59.2% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 56.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 6.6% yellow and 40.8% black. It has a hue angle of 172.9 degrees, a saturation of 39.2% and a lightness of 42.5%. #42978d color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #002f1b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 59
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 56
    • M 0
    • Y 7
    • K 41
    CMYK color chart

#42978d color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42978d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42978d has RGB values of R:66, G:151, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.56, M:0, Y:0.07, K:0.41. Its decimal value is 4364173.

Hex triplet 42978d #42978d
RGB Decimal 66, 151, 141 rgb(66,151,141)
RGB Percent 25.9, 59.2, 55.3 rgb(25.9%,59.2%,55.3%)
CMYK 56, 0, 7, 41
HSL 172.9°, 39.2, 42.5 hsl(172.9,39.2%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 172.9°, 56.3, 59.2
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.283, -28.107, -2.492
XYZ 18.12, 25.213, 29.11
xyY 0.25, 0.348, 25.213
CIE-LCH 57.283, 28.217, 185.067
CIE-LUV 57.283, -35.73, 0.631
Hunter-Lab 50.213, -23.459, 0.777
Binary 01000010, 10010111, 10001101

Color Schemes with #42978d

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Alternatives to #42978d

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#42978d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42978d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42978d;}
.background {background-color:#42978d;}
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Shades and Tints of #42978d

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f2f9f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42978d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6d6d is the less saturated color, while #08d1ba is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42978d 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
  • #7c7c7c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #70817f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #928e8b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #988b98 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5399a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #75918c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #798f94 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4d989c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population