#42517b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42517b is composed of 25.9% red, 31.8% green and 48.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.3% cyan, 34.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 51.8% black. It has a hue angle of 224.2 degrees, a saturation of 30.2% and a lightness of 37.1%. #42517b color hex could be obtained by blending #84a2f6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 26
    • G 32
    • B 48
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 52
    CMYK color chart

#42517b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42517b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42517b has RGB values of R:66, G:81, B:123 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.52. Its decimal value is 4346235.

Hex triplet 42517b #42517b
RGB Decimal 66, 81, 123 rgb(66,81,123)
RGB Percent 25.9, 31.8, 48.2 rgb(25.9%,31.8%,48.2%)
CMYK 46, 34, 0, 52
HSL 224.2°, 30.2, 37.1 hsl(224.2,30.2%,37.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 224.2°, 46.3, 48.2
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 34.949, 6.276, -25.679
XYZ 8.764, 8.473, 19.911
xyY 0.236, 0.228, 8.473
CIE-LCH 34.949, 26.434, 283.735
CIE-LUV 34.949, -8.458, -35.648
Hunter-Lab 29.108, 2.802, -20.182
Binary 01000010, 01010001, 01111011

Color Schemes with #42517b

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Alternatives to #42517b

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#42517b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42517b

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 #42517b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #585b65 is the less saturated color, while #0132bc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42517b 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4e5159 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4c5981 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #495a81 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #425f66 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #48567f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #46577f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #425a6e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population