#42a79d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a79d is composed of 25.9% red, 65.5% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 34.5% black. It has a hue angle of 174.1 degrees, a saturation of 43.3% and a lightness of 45.7%. #42a79d color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004f3b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 0
    • Y 6
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#42a79d color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a79d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a79d has RGB values of R:66, G:167, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0, Y:0.06, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 4368285.

Hex triplet 42a79d #42a79d
RGB Decimal 66, 167, 157 rgb(66,167,157)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.5, 61.6 rgb(25.9%,65.5%,61.6%)
CMYK 60, 0, 6, 35
HSL 174.1°, 43.3, 45.7 hsl(174.1,43.3%,45.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 174.1°, 60.5, 65.5
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.7, -31.535, -3.569
XYZ 22.149, 31.228, 36.757
xyY 0.246, 0.346, 31.228
CIE-LCH 62.7, 31.736, 186.458
CIE-LUV 62.7, -41.068, -0.465
Hunter-Lab 55.882, -27.044, 0.119
Binary 01000010, 10100111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #42a79d

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Alternatives to #42a79d

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#42a79d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a79d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a79d;}
.background {background-color:#42a79d;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a79d;}

Shades and Tints of #42a79d

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, #050c0c is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a79d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7a79 is the less saturated color, while #03e6cf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a79d 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
  • #888888 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7a8e8c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a09c99 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a598a8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #55a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7ea09b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #819ea4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ea8ac Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population