#42a49a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a49a is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 6.1% yellow and 35.7% black. It has a hue angle of 173.9 degrees, a saturation of 42.6% and a lightness of 45.1%. #42a49a color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004935. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 0
    • Y 6
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#42a49a color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a49a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a49a has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0, Y:0.06, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 4367514.

Hex triplet 42a49a #42a49a
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 154 rgb(66,164,154)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 60.4 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,60.4%)
CMYK 60, 0, 6, 36
HSL 173.9°, 42.6, 45.1 hsl(173.9,42.6%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 173.9°, 59.8, 64.3
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 61.689, -30.911, -3.373
XYZ 21.353, 30.041, 35.243
xyY 0.246, 0.347, 30.041
CIE-LCH 61.689, 31.094, 186.228
CIE-LUV 61.689, -40.088, -0.262
Hunter-Lab 54.809, -26.374, 0.242
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 10011010

Color Schemes with #42a49a

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Alternatives to #42a49a

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#42a49a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a49a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a49a;}
.background {background-color:#42a49a;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a49a;}

Shades and Tints of #42a49a

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, #040a0a is the darkest color, while #fbfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a49a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7877 is the less saturated color, while #04e2cb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a49a 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
  • #868686 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #788c8a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9d9997 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a396a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #55a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7c9d98 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #809ba1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ea5a9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population