#42479b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42479b is composed of 25.9% red, 27.8% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 57.4% cyan, 54.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 236.6 degrees, a saturation of 40.3% and a lightness of 43.3%. #42479b color hex could be obtained by blending #848eff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 26
    • G 28
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 57
    • M 54
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#42479b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42479b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42479b has RGB values of R:66, G:71, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.57, M:0.54, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 4343707.

Hex triplet 42479b #42479b
RGB Decimal 66, 71, 155 rgb(66,71,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 27.8, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,27.8%,60.8%)
CMYK 57, 54, 0, 39
HSL 236.6°, 40.3, 43.3 hsl(236.6,40.3%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 236.6°, 57.4, 60.8
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 34.047, 23.545, -46.698
XYZ 10.415, 8.031, 32.01
xyY 0.206, 0.159, 8.031
CIE-LCH 34.047, 52.298, 296.758
CIE-LUV 34.047, -6.301, -66.304
Hunter-Lab 28.339, 16.01, -47.133
Binary 01000010, 01000111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #42479b

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Alternatives to #42479b

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#42479b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42479b

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, #020204 is the darkest color, while #f5f5fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42479b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6d71 is the less saturated color, while #0712d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42479b 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4c4d5e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #1e56a5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005a96 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2e5f66 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2b50a1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #185398 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #355679 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population