#42496b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42496b is composed of 25.9% red, 28.6% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.3% cyan, 31.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black. It has a hue angle of 229.8 degrees, a saturation of 23.7% and a lightness of 33.9%. #42496b color hex could be obtained by blending #8492d6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #333366.

    • R 26
    • G 29
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 58
    CMYK color chart

#42496b color description : Very dark desaturated blue.

#42496b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42496b has RGB values of R:66, G:73, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.58. Its decimal value is 4344171.

Hex triplet 42496b #42496b
RGB Decimal 66, 73, 107 rgb(66,73,107)
RGB Percent 25.9, 28.6, 42 rgb(25.9%,28.6%,42%)
CMYK 38, 32, 0, 58
HSL 229.8°, 23.7, 33.9 hsl(229.8,23.7%,33.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 229.8°, 38.3, 42
Web Safe 333366 #333366
CIE-LAB 31.772, 6.453, -20.637
XYZ 7.283, 6.985, 14.874
xyY 0.25, 0.24, 6.985
CIE-LCH 31.772, 21.622, 287.363
CIE-LUV 31.772, -4.919, -27.717
Hunter-Lab 26.429, 2.937, -14.867
Binary 01000010, 01001001, 01101011

Color Schemes with #42496b

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Alternatives to #42496b

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#42496b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42496b

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, #06070a is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42496b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #565657 is the less saturated color, while #0622a7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42496b 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
  • #4b4b4b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #494b51 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #495373 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #485372 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #45565d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #464f70 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #464f6f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #445162 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population