#42979f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42979f is composed of 25.9% red, 59.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.5% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 185.2 degrees, a saturation of 41.3% and a lightness of 44.1%. #42979f color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #002f3f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#42979f color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42979f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42979f has RGB values of R:66, G:151, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4364191.

Hex triplet 42979f #42979f
RGB Decimal 66, 151, 159 rgb(66,151,159)
RGB Percent 25.9, 59.2, 62.4 rgb(25.9%,59.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 58, 5, 0, 38
HSL 185.2°, 41.3, 44.1 hsl(185.2,41.3%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.2°, 58.5, 62.4
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.84, -23.03, -11.935
XYZ 19.57, 25.793, 36.746
xyY 0.238, 0.314, 25.793
CIE-LCH 57.84, 25.939, 207.394
CIE-LUV 57.84, -34.848, -14.339
Hunter-Lab 50.787, -20.096, -7.348
Binary 01000010, 10010111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #42979f

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Alternatives to #42979f

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#42979f Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42979f

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, #030607 is the darkest color, while #f8fcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42979f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7374 is the less saturated color, while #05c9dc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42979f 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
  • #728385 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8f909c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #918da9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4d9ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #73929d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7491a5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #499aa4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population