#42979c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42979c is composed of 25.9% red, 59.2% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 57.7% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 183.3 degrees, a saturation of 40.5% and a lightness of 43.5%. #42979c color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #002f39. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#42979c color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42979c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42979c has RGB values of R:66, G:151, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 4364188.

Hex triplet 42979c #42979c
RGB Decimal 66, 151, 156 rgb(66,151,156)
RGB Percent 25.9, 59.2, 61.2 rgb(25.9%,59.2%,61.2%)
CMYK 58, 3, 0, 39
HSL 183.3°, 40.5, 43.5 hsl(183.3,40.5%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.3°, 57.7, 61.2
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.742, -23.906, -10.372
XYZ 19.312, 25.69, 35.392
xyY 0.24, 0.32, 25.69
CIE-LCH 57.742, 26.059, 203.454
CIE-LUV 57.742, -34.995, -11.804
Hunter-Lab 50.686, -20.687, -5.92
Binary 01000010, 10010111, 10011100

Color Schemes with #42979c

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Alternatives to #42979c

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#42979c Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42979c

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, #020404 is the darkest color, while #f6fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42979c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7171 is the less saturated color, while #06ccd8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42979c 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
  • #7e7e7e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #728384 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #908f99 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #938da6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4e9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #73929a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7590a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4a99a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population