#42497e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42497e is composed of 25.9% red, 28.6% green and 49.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.6% cyan, 42.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 50.6% black. It has a hue angle of 233 degrees, a saturation of 31.3% and a lightness of 37.6%. #42497e color hex could be obtained by blending #8492fc with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #333366.

    • R 26
    • G 29
    • B 49
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 51
    CMYK color chart

#42497e color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42497e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42497e has RGB values of R:66, G:73, B:126 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.51. Its decimal value is 4344190.

Hex triplet 42497e #42497e
RGB Decimal 66, 73, 126 rgb(66,73,126)
RGB Percent 25.9, 28.6, 49.4 rgb(25.9%,28.6%,49.4%)
CMYK 48, 42, 0, 51
HSL 233°, 31.3, 37.6 hsl(233,31.3%,37.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 233°, 47.6, 49.4
Web Safe 333366 #333366
CIE-LAB 32.765, 12.472, -30.977
XYZ 8.394, 7.429, 20.729
xyY 0.23, 0.203, 7.429
CIE-LCH 32.765, 33.393, 291.93
CIE-LUV 32.765, -5.695, -43.018
Hunter-Lab 27.257, 7.274, -26.011
Binary 01000010, 01001001, 01111110

Color Schemes with #42497e

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Alternatives to #42497e

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#42497e Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42497e

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, #05060a is the darkest color, while #fcfcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42497e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606060 is the less saturated color, while #071cb9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42497e 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
  • #4b4c57 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #405486 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3a5683 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3f5a61 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #415083 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3d5181 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #40546b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population