#42497c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42497c is composed of 25.9% red, 28.6% green and 48.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.8% cyan, 41.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 51.4% black. It has a hue angle of 232.8 degrees, a saturation of 30.5% and a lightness of 37.3%. #42497c color hex could be obtained by blending #8492f8 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #333366.

    • R 26
    • G 29
    • B 49
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 41
    • Y 0
    • K 51
    CMYK color chart

#42497c color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42497c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42497c has RGB values of R:66, G:73, B:124 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.41, Y:0, K:0.51. Its decimal value is 4344188.

Hex triplet 42497c #42497c
RGB Decimal 66, 73, 124 rgb(66,73,124)
RGB Percent 25.9, 28.6, 48.6 rgb(25.9%,28.6%,48.6%)
CMYK 47, 41, 0, 51
HSL 232.8°, 30.5, 37.3 hsl(232.8,30.5%,37.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 232.8°, 46.8, 48.6
Web Safe 333366 #333366
CIE-LAB 32.653, 11.819, -29.911
XYZ 8.267, 7.378, 20.056
xyY 0.232, 0.207, 7.378
CIE-LCH 32.653, 32.162, 291.561
CIE-LUV 32.653, -5.613, -41.425
Hunter-Lab 27.163, 6.788, -24.764
Binary 01000010, 01001001, 01111100

Color Schemes with #42497c

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Alternatives to #42497c

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#42497c Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42497c

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, #050509 is the darkest color, while #fbfbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42497c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #585a66 is the less saturated color, while #0017be is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42497c 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
  • #415484 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3c5681 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3f5a60 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #415081 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3e517f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #40536a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population