#42979e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42979e is composed of 25.9% red, 59.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.2% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 184.6 degrees, a saturation of 41.1% and a lightness of 43.9%. #42979e color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #002f3d. 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

#42979e color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42979e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42979e has RGB values of R:66, G:151, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4364190.

Hex triplet 42979e #42979e
RGB Decimal 66, 151, 158 rgb(66,151,158)
RGB Percent 25.9, 59.2, 62 rgb(25.9%,59.2%,62%)
CMYK 58, 4, 0, 38
HSL 184.6°, 41.1, 43.9 hsl(184.6,41.1%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 184.6°, 58.2, 62
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.807, -23.323, -11.414
XYZ 19.483, 25.759, 36.291
xyY 0.239, 0.316, 25.759
CIE-LCH 57.807, 25.967, 206.077
CIE-LUV 57.807, -34.897, -13.493
Hunter-Lab 50.753, -20.295, -6.868
Binary 01000010, 10010111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #42979e

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#42979e Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42979e

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, #020606 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42979e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7273 is the less saturated color, while #06cada is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42979e 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
  • #8f909b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #928da8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4d9ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #73929c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7591a4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #499aa3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population