#42596b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42596b is composed of 25.9% red, 34.9% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.3% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black. It has a hue angle of 206.3 degrees, a saturation of 23.7% and a lightness of 33.9%. #42596b color hex could be obtained by blending #84b2d6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 26
    • G 35
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 58
    CMYK color chart

#42596b color description : Very dark desaturated blue.

#42596b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42596b has RGB values of R:66, G:89, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.58. Its decimal value is 4348267.

Hex triplet 42596b #42596b
RGB Decimal 66, 89, 107 rgb(66,89,107)
RGB Percent 25.9, 34.9, 42 rgb(25.9%,34.9%,42%)
CMYK 38, 17, 0, 58
HSL 206.3°, 23.7, 33.9 hsl(206.3,23.7%,33.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.3°, 38.3, 42
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 36.676, -3.7, -13.089
XYZ 8.472, 9.364, 15.27
xyY 0.256, 0.283, 9.364
CIE-LCH 36.676, 13.602, 254.217
CIE-LUV 36.676, -11.358, -16.963
Hunter-Lab 30.601, -4.131, -8.166
Binary 01000010, 01011001, 01101011

Color Schemes with #42596b

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Alternatives to #42596b

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#42596b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42596b

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, #06080a is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42596b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #565757 is the less saturated color, while #0660a7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42596b 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
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #505559 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5a5e70 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5c5d74 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #49636a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #515c6e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #525b70 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #465f6a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population