#42a597 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a597 is composed of 25.9% red, 64.7% green and 59.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60% cyan, 0% magenta, 8.5% yellow and 35.3% black. It has a hue angle of 171.5 degrees, a saturation of 42.9% and a lightness of 45.3%. #42a597 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004b2f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 59
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 0
    • Y 8
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#42a597 color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a597 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a597 has RGB values of R:66, G:165, B:151 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0, Y:0.08, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 4367767.

Hex triplet 42a597 #42a597
RGB Decimal 66, 165, 151 rgb(66,165,151)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.7, 59.2 rgb(25.9%,64.7%,59.2%)
CMYK 60, 0, 8, 35
HSL 171.5°, 42.9, 45.3 hsl(171.5,42.9%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 171.5°, 60, 64.7
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 61.913, -32.195, -1.358
XYZ 21.286, 30.301, 34.003
xyY 0.249, 0.354, 30.301
CIE-LCH 61.913, 32.224, 182.415
CIE-LUV 61.913, -40.633, 2.924
Hunter-Lab 55.046, -27.307, 1.908
Binary 01000010, 10100101, 10010111

Color Schemes with #42a597

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Alternatives to #42a597

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#42a597 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a597

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a597;}
.background {background-color:#42a597;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a597

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, #040b0a is the darkest color, while #fcfefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a597

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7977 is the less saturated color, while #04e3c4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a597 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
  • #788c89 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9f9a94 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a596a3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #56a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7d9e95 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #819b9e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4fa5a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population