#42a79b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a79b is composed of 25.9% red, 65.5% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 7.2% yellow and 34.5% black. It has a hue angle of 172.9 degrees, a saturation of 43.3% and a lightness of 45.7%. #42a79b color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004f37. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 0
    • Y 7
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#42a79b color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a79b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a79b has RGB values of R:66, G:167, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0, Y:0.07, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 4368283.

Hex triplet 42a79b #42a79b
RGB Decimal 66, 167, 155 rgb(66,167,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.5, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,65.5%,60.8%)
CMYK 60, 0, 7, 35
HSL 172.9°, 43.3, 45.7 hsl(172.9,43.3%,45.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 172.9°, 60.5, 65.5
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.643, -32.076, -2.532
XYZ 21.98, 31.16, 35.865
xyY 0.247, 0.35, 31.16
CIE-LCH 62.643, 32.175, 184.513
CIE-LUV 62.643, -41.178, 1.168
Hunter-Lab 55.822, -27.402, 0.982
Binary 01000010, 10100111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #42a79b

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Alternatives to #42a79b

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#42a79b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a79b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a79b

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, #050c0b is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a79b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7a79 is the less saturated color, while #03e6cb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a79b 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
  • #878787 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #798d8b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a09c98 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a698a6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #56a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7ea099 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #829da2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ea7ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population