#4242c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #4242c9 is composed of 25.9% red, 25.9% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.2% cyan, 67.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 55.6% and a lightness of 52.4%. #4242c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #8484ff with #000093. Closest websafe color is: #3333cc.

    • R 26
    • G 26
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 67
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#4242c9 color description : Moderate blue.

#4242c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #4242c9 has RGB values of R:66, G:66, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0.67, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 4342473.

Hex triplet 4242c9 #4242c9
RGB Decimal 66, 66, 201 rgb(66,66,201)
RGB Percent 25.9, 25.9, 78.8 rgb(25.9%,25.9%,78.8%)
CMYK 67, 67, 0, 21
HSL 240°, 55.6, 52.4 hsl(240,55.6%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 67.2, 78.8
Web Safe 3333cc #3333cc
CIE-LAB 36.501, 42.307, -69.977
XYZ 14.736, 9.271, 56.268
xyY 0.184, 0.115, 9.271
CIE-LCH 36.501, 81.772, 301.157
CIE-LUV 36.501, -7.181, -99.503
Hunter-Lab 30.448, 33.101, -88.254
Binary 01000010, 01000010, 11001001

Color Schemes with #4242c9

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #4242c9

Below, you can see some colors close to #4242c9. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#4242c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #4242c9

This text has a font color of #4242c9.

<span style="color:#4242c9;">Text here</span>
#4242c9 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #4242c9.

<p style="background-color:#4242c9;">Content here</p>
#4242c9 border color

This element has a border color of #4242c9.

<div style="border:1px solid #4242c9;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#4242c9;}
.background {background-color:#4242c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #4242c9;}

Shades and Tints of #4242c9

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, #030309 is the darkest color, while #f9f9fd is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #4242c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838388 is the less saturated color, while #1313f8 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #4242c9 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4e4e69 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #005bb3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #00619c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00676e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1852bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1855ac Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #185a8f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population