#42178b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42178b is composed of 25.9% red, 9% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.5% cyan, 83.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 262.2 degrees, a saturation of 71.6% and a lightness of 31.8%. #42178b color hex could be obtained by blending #842eff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #330099.

    • R 26
    • G 9
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 83
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#42178b color description : Dark violet.

#42178b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42178b has RGB values of R:66, G:23, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.83, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 4331403.

Hex triplet 42178b #42178b
RGB Decimal 66, 23, 139 rgb(66,23,139)
RGB Percent 25.9, 9, 54.5 rgb(25.9%,9%,54.5%)
CMYK 53, 83, 0, 45
HSL 262.2°, 71.6, 31.8 hsl(262.2,71.6%,31.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 262.2°, 83.5, 54.5
Web Safe 330099 #330099
CIE-LAB 22.426, 46.053, -55.8
XYZ 7.213, 3.635, 24.746
xyY 0.203, 0.102, 3.635
CIE-LCH 22.426, 72.351, 309.534
CIE-LUV 22.426, 4.178, -66.396
Hunter-Lab 19.066, 34.161, -63.609
Binary 01000010, 00010111, 10001011

Color Schemes with #42178b

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Alternatives to #42178b

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#42178b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42178b

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, #020104 is the darkest color, while #f6f3fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42178b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #514f53 is the less saturated color, while #3d049e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42178b 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
  • #313131 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #342c43 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #003e79 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004169 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2f4348 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #18307f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #183275 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #363360 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population