#42978f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42978f is composed of 25.9% red, 59.2% green and 56.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 56.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 5.3% yellow and 40.8% black. It has a hue angle of 174.4 degrees, a saturation of 39.2% and a lightness of 42.5%. #42978f color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #002f1f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 59
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 56
    • M 0
    • Y 5
    • K 41
    CMYK color chart

#42978f color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42978f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42978f has RGB values of R:66, G:151, B:143 and CMYK values of C:0.56, M:0, Y:0.05, K:0.41. Its decimal value is 4364175.

Hex triplet 42978f #42978f
RGB Decimal 66, 151, 143 rgb(66,151,143)
RGB Percent 25.9, 59.2, 56.1 rgb(25.9%,59.2%,56.1%)
CMYK 56, 0, 5, 41
HSL 174.4°, 39.2, 42.5 hsl(174.4,39.2%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 174.4°, 56.3, 59.2
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.341, -27.564, -3.548
XYZ 18.27, 25.273, 29.901
xyY 0.249, 0.344, 25.273
CIE-LCH 57.341, 27.792, 187.335
CIE-LUV 57.341, -35.633, -1
Hunter-Lab 50.273, -23.107, -0.073
Binary 01000010, 10010111, 10001111

Color Schemes with #42978f

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Alternatives to #42978f

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#42978f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42978f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42978f;}
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Shades and Tints of #42978f

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 #42978f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6d6d is the less saturated color, while #08d1be is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42978f 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
  • #718281 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #928f8d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #978c9a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5399a5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #75918e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #789096 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4c989d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population