#42517f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42517f is composed of 25.9% red, 31.8% green and 49.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48% cyan, 36.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 50.2% black. It has a hue angle of 225.2 degrees, a saturation of 31.6% and a lightness of 37.8%. #42517f color hex could be obtained by blending #84a2fe with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 26
    • G 32
    • B 50
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 50
    CMYK color chart

#42517f color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42517f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42517f has RGB values of R:66, G:81, B:127 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.5. Its decimal value is 4346239.

Hex triplet 42517f #42517f
RGB Decimal 66, 81, 127 rgb(66,81,127)
RGB Percent 25.9, 31.8, 49.8 rgb(25.9%,31.8%,49.8%)
CMYK 48, 36, 0, 50
HSL 225.2°, 31.6, 37.8 hsl(225.2,31.6%,37.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 225.2°, 48, 49.8
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 35.153, 7.571, -27.829
XYZ 9.019, 8.575, 21.257
xyY 0.232, 0.221, 8.575
CIE-LCH 35.153, 28.841, 285.22
CIE-LUV 35.153, -8.558, -38.923
Hunter-Lab 29.283, 3.732, -22.542
Binary 01000010, 01010001, 01111111

Color Schemes with #42517f

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Alternatives to #42517f

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#42517f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42517f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42517f;}
.background {background-color:#42517f;}
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Shades and Tints of #42517f

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, #06070b is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42517f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606061 is the less saturated color, while #0733ba is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42517f 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4f525b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4b5a85 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #465b85 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #406067 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #475683 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #445782 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #415a70 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population