#42169e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42169e is composed of 25.9% red, 8.6% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.2% cyan, 86.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 259.4 degrees, a saturation of 75.6% and a lightness of 35.3%. #42169e color hex could be obtained by blending #842cff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #330099.

    • R 26
    • G 9
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 86
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#42169e color description : Dark violet.

#42169e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42169e has RGB values of R:66, G:22, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.86, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4331166.

Hex triplet 42169e #42169e
RGB Decimal 66, 22, 158 rgb(66,22,158)
RGB Percent 25.9, 8.6, 62 rgb(25.9%,8.6%,62%)
CMYK 58, 86, 0, 38
HSL 259.4°, 75.6, 35.3 hsl(259.4,75.6%,35.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 259.4°, 86.1, 62
Web Safe 330099 #330099
CIE-LAB 24.323, 51.564, -64.409
XYZ 8.704, 4.2, 32.698
xyY 0.191, 0.092, 4.2
CIE-LCH 24.323, 82.506, 308.68
CIE-LUV 24.323, 2.276, -77.692
Hunter-Lab 20.495, 39.941, -80.245
Binary 01000010, 00010110, 10011110

Color Schemes with #42169e

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Alternatives to #42169e

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#42169e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42169e

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#42169e;}
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Shades and Tints of #42169e

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, #010003 is the darkest color, while #f5f1fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42169e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #585460 is the less saturated color, while #3b01b3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42169e 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
  • #333333 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #362d48 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004280 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #00456f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1c494f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #18328b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #183480 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #29376b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population