#42479e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42479e is composed of 25.9% red, 27.8% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.2% cyan, 55.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 236.7 degrees, a saturation of 41.1% and a lightness of 43.9%. #42479e color hex could be obtained by blending #848eff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 26
    • G 28
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 55
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#42479e color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42479e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42479e has RGB values of R:66, G:71, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.55, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4343710.

Hex triplet 42479e #42479e
RGB Decimal 66, 71, 158 rgb(66,71,158)
RGB Percent 25.9, 27.8, 62 rgb(25.9%,27.8%,62%)
CMYK 58, 55, 0, 38
HSL 236.7°, 41.1, 43.9 hsl(236.7,41.1%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 236.7°, 58.2, 62
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 34.258, 24.573, -48.169
XYZ 10.67, 8.133, 33.353
xyY 0.205, 0.156, 8.133
CIE-LCH 34.258, 54.075, 297.028
CIE-LUV 34.258, -6.431, -68.504
Hunter-Lab 28.518, 16.88, -49.38
Binary 01000010, 01000111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #42479e

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Alternatives to #42479e

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#42479e Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42479e

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, #020306 is the darkest color, while #f7f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42479e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6d73 is the less saturated color, while #0611da is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42479e 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
  • #4c4d5f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #1556a8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005b96 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2b6067 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2551a4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #185399 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #33577b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population