#42246b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42246b is composed of 25.9% red, 14.1% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.3% cyan, 66.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black. It has a hue angle of 265.4 degrees, a saturation of 49.7% and a lightness of 28%. #42246b color hex could be obtained by blending #8448d6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #333366.

    • R 26
    • G 14
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 66
    • Y 0
    • K 58
    CMYK color chart

#42246b color description : Very dark violet.

#42246b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42246b has RGB values of R:66, G:36, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.66, Y:0, K:0.58. Its decimal value is 4334699.

Hex triplet 42246b #42246b
RGB Decimal 66, 36, 107 rgb(66,36,107)
RGB Percent 25.9, 14.1, 42 rgb(25.9%,14.1%,42%)
CMYK 38, 66, 0, 58
HSL 265.4°, 49.7, 28 hsl(265.4,49.7%,28%)
HSV (or HSB) 265.4°, 66.4, 42
Web Safe 333366 #333366
CIE-LAB 21.878, 30.492, -36.331
XYZ 5.531, 3.482, 14.29
xyY 0.237, 0.149, 3.482
CIE-LCH 21.878, 47.431, 310.007
CIE-LUV 21.878, 6.266, -44.635
Hunter-Lab 18.659, 20.259, -32.345
Binary 01000010, 00100100, 01101011

Color Schemes with #42246b

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Alternatives to #42246b

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#42246b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42246b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42246b

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, #030104 is the darkest color, while #f8f5fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42246b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #47454a is the less saturated color, while #3d038c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42246b 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
  • #353535 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #383240 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #003d77 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #00406a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3f3e42 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #183372 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #18356a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #403451 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population