#42497b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42497b is composed of 25.9% red, 28.6% green and 48.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.3% cyan, 40.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 51.8% black. It has a hue angle of 232.6 degrees, a saturation of 30.2% and a lightness of 37.1%. #42497b color hex could be obtained by blending #8492f6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #333366.

    • R 26
    • G 29
    • B 48
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 41
    • Y 0
    • K 52
    CMYK color chart

#42497b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42497b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42497b has RGB values of R:66, G:73, B:123 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.41, Y:0, K:0.52. Its decimal value is 4344187.

Hex triplet 42497b #42497b
RGB Decimal 66, 73, 123 rgb(66,73,123)
RGB Percent 25.9, 28.6, 48.2 rgb(25.9%,28.6%,48.2%)
CMYK 46, 41, 0, 52
HSL 232.6°, 30.2, 37.1 hsl(232.6,30.2%,37.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 232.6°, 46.3, 48.2
Web Safe 333366 #333366
CIE-LAB 32.598, 11.494, -29.376
XYZ 8.204, 7.353, 19.725
xyY 0.233, 0.208, 7.353
CIE-LCH 32.598, 31.545, 291.369
CIE-LUV 32.598, -5.572, -40.626
Hunter-Lab 27.117, 6.548, -24.146
Binary 01000010, 01001001, 01111011

Color Schemes with #42497b

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Alternatives to #42497b

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#42497b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42497b

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, #040508 is the darkest color, while #fafbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42497b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #585965 is the less saturated color, while #0118bc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42497b 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
  • #4d4d4d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4b4c56 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #425483 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3d5580 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #405960 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #425080 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3f517e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #40536a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population