#42979d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42979d is composed of 25.9% red, 59.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 184 degrees, a saturation of 40.8% and a lightness of 43.7%. #42979d color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #002f3b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#42979d color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42979d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42979d has RGB values of R:66, G:151, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4364189.

Hex triplet 42979d #42979d
RGB Decimal 66, 151, 157 rgb(66,151,157)
RGB Percent 25.9, 59.2, 61.6 rgb(25.9%,59.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 58, 4, 0, 38
HSL 184°, 40.8, 43.7 hsl(184,40.8%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 184°, 58, 61.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.774, -23.615, -10.893
XYZ 19.397, 25.724, 35.839
xyY 0.24, 0.318, 25.724
CIE-LCH 57.774, 26.007, 204.763
CIE-LUV 57.774, -34.946, -12.648
Hunter-Lab 50.719, -20.491, -6.392
Binary 01000010, 10010111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #42979d

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Alternatives to #42979d

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#42979d Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42979d

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, #020505 is the darkest color, while #f6fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42979d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7272 is the less saturated color, while #06cbd9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42979d 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
  • #908f9a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #928da7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4e9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #73929b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7591a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4999a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population