#42159e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42159e is composed of 25.9% red, 8.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.2% cyan, 86.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 259.7 degrees, a saturation of 76.5% and a lightness of 35.1%. #42159e color hex could be obtained by blending #842aff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #330099.

    • R 26
    • G 8
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 87
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#42159e color description : Dark violet.

#42159e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42159e has RGB values of R:66, G:21, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.87, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4330910.

Hex triplet 42159e #42159e
RGB Decimal 66, 21, 158 rgb(66,21,158)
RGB Percent 25.9, 8.2, 62 rgb(25.9%,8.2%,62%)
CMYK 58, 87, 0, 38
HSL 259.7°, 76.5, 35.1 hsl(259.7,76.5%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 259.7°, 86.7, 62
Web Safe 330099 #330099
CIE-LAB 24.203, 51.92, -64.608
XYZ 8.685, 4.163, 32.692
xyY 0.191, 0.091, 4.163
CIE-LCH 24.203, 82.885, 308.786
CIE-LUV 24.203, 2.354, -77.687
Hunter-Lab 20.403, 40.278, -80.716
Binary 01000010, 00010101, 10011110

Color Schemes with #42159e

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Alternatives to #42159e

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#42159e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42159e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42159e;}
.background {background-color:#42159e;}
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Shades and Tints of #42159e

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, #010002 is the darkest color, while #f4f0fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42159e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #575360 is the less saturated color, while #3b00b3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42159e 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
  • #323232 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #352c48 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #00417f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #00456f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1b494e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #18318a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #183380 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #29366b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population