#42499b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42499b is composed of 25.9% red, 28.6% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 57.4% cyan, 52.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 235.3 degrees, a saturation of 40.3% and a lightness of 43.3%. #42499b color hex could be obtained by blending #8492ff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 26
    • G 29
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 57
    • M 53
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#42499b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42499b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42499b has RGB values of R:66, G:73, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.57, M:0.53, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 4344219.

Hex triplet 42499b #42499b
RGB Decimal 66, 73, 155 rgb(66,73,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 28.6, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,28.6%,60.8%)
CMYK 57, 53, 0, 39
HSL 235.3°, 40.3, 43.3 hsl(235.3,40.3%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 235.3°, 57.4, 60.8
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 34.579, 22.24, -45.841
XYZ 10.545, 8.289, 32.053
xyY 0.207, 0.163, 8.289
CIE-LCH 34.579, 50.951, 295.881
CIE-LUV 34.579, -6.872, -65.376
Hunter-Lab 28.791, 14.989, -45.852
Binary 01000010, 01001001, 10011011

Color Schemes with #42499b

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#42499b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42499b

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, #020204 is the darkest color, while #f5f5fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42499b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6d71 is the less saturated color, while #0717d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42499b 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4d4f5f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #2557a5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005b98 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2f6168 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3052a1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #185599 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #36587a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population