#042e8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #042e8b is composed of 1.6% red, 18% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 97.1% cyan, 66.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 221.3 degrees, a saturation of 94.4% and a lightness of 28%. #042e8b color hex could be obtained by blending #085cff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #003399.

    • R 2
    • G 18
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 97
    • M 67
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#042e8b color description : Dark blue.

#042e8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #042e8b has RGB values of R:4, G:46, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.97, M:0.67, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 274059.

Hex triplet 042e8b #042e8b
RGB Decimal 4, 46, 139 rgb(4,46,139)
RGB Percent 1.6, 18, 54.5 rgb(1.6%,18%,54.5%)
CMYK 97, 67, 0, 45
HSL 221.3°, 94.4, 28 hsl(221.3,94.4%,28%)
HSV (or HSB) 221.3°, 97.1, 54.5
Web Safe 003399 #003399
CIE-LAB 23.147, 26.818, -54.756
XYZ 5.686, 3.843, 24.867
xyY 0.165, 0.112, 3.843
CIE-LCH 23.147, 60.97, 296.094
CIE-LUV 23.147, -9.914, -65.468
Hunter-Lab 19.605, 17.466, -61.481
Binary 00000100, 00101110, 10001011

Color Schemes with #042e8b

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Alternatives to #042e8b

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#042e8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #042e8b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #042e8b

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, #000206 is the darkest color, while #f1f6ff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #042e8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #464749 is the less saturated color, while #042e8b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #042e8b 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
  • #2c2c2c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #242c3f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #003f7c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #00436b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00484b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #013981 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #013b77 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #013e62 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population