#42256f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42256f is composed of 25.9% red, 14.5% green and 43.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 40.5% cyan, 66.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 56.5% black. It has a hue angle of 263.5 degrees, a saturation of 50% and a lightness of 29%. #42256f color hex could be obtained by blending #844ade with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #333366.

    • R 26
    • G 15
    • B 44
    RGB color chart
    • C 41
    • M 67
    • Y 0
    • K 56
    CMYK color chart

#42256f color description : Very dark violet.

#42256f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42256f has RGB values of R:66, G:37, B:111 and CMYK values of C:0.41, M:0.67, Y:0, K:0.56. Its decimal value is 4334959.

Hex triplet 42256f #42256f
RGB Decimal 66, 37, 111 rgb(66,37,111)
RGB Percent 25.9, 14.5, 43.5 rgb(25.9%,14.5%,43.5%)
CMYK 41, 67, 0, 56
HSL 263.5°, 50, 29 hsl(263.5,50%,29%)
HSV (or HSB) 263.5°, 66.7, 43.5
Web Safe 333366 #333366
CIE-LAB 22.405, 31.05, -38.065
XYZ 5.777, 3.629, 15.434
xyY 0.233, 0.146, 3.629
CIE-LCH 22.405, 49.123, 309.204
CIE-LUV 22.405, 5.566, -47.098
Hunter-Lab 19.05, 20.794, -34.701
Binary 01000010, 00100101, 01101111

Color Schemes with #42256f

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Alternatives to #42256f

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#42256f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42256f

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#42256f;}
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Shades and Tints of #42256f

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, #050308 is the darkest color, while #faf8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42256f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #49474d is the less saturated color, while #3b0391 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42256f 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
  • #363636 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #383341 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #003e79 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #00416b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3e4044 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #183475 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #18366d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3f3654 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population