#42579b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42579b is composed of 25.9% red, 34.1% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 57.4% cyan, 43.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 225.8 degrees, a saturation of 40.3% and a lightness of 43.3%. #42579b color hex could be obtained by blending #84aeff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 34
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 57
    • M 44
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#42579b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42579b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42579b has RGB values of R:66, G:87, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.57, M:0.44, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 4347803.

Hex triplet 42579b #42579b
RGB Decimal 66, 87, 155 rgb(66,87,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 34.1, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,34.1%,60.8%)
CMYK 57, 44, 0, 39
HSL 225.8°, 40.3, 43.3 hsl(225.8,40.3%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 225.8°, 57.4, 60.8
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 38.447, 13.116, -39.642
XYZ 11.57, 10.341, 32.395
xyY 0.213, 0.19, 10.341
CIE-LCH 38.447, 41.756, 288.307
CIE-LUV 38.447, -11.218, -57.795
Hunter-Lab 32.157, 7.95, -37.219
Binary 01000010, 01010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #42579b

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Alternatives to #42579b

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#42579b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42579b

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 #f5f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42579b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6d71 is the less saturated color, while #0738d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42579b 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
  • #585858 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #545865 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4460a1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #35639e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #346a72 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #435d9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #395f9d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #396381 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population