#42779b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42779b is composed of 25.9% red, 46.7% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 57.4% cyan, 23.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 204.3 degrees, a saturation of 40.3% and a lightness of 43.3%. #42779b color hex could be obtained by blending #84eeff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 47
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 57
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#42779b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42779b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42779b has RGB values of R:66, G:119, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.57, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 4355995.

Hex triplet 42779b #42779b
RGB Decimal 66, 119, 155 rgb(66,119,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 46.7, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,46.7%,60.8%)
CMYK 57, 23, 0, 39
HSL 204.3°, 40.3, 43.3 hsl(204.3,40.3%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 204.3°, 57.4, 60.8
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 47.902, -6.696, -24.785
XYZ 14.759, 16.718, 33.458
xyY 0.227, 0.257, 16.718
CIE-LCH 47.902, 25.674, 254.881
CIE-LUV 47.902, -22.728, -35.577
Hunter-Lab 40.887, -7.121, -19.896
Binary 01000010, 01110111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #42779b

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Alternatives to #42779b

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#42779b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42779b

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, #020304 is the darkest color, while #f5f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42779b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6f71 is the less saturated color, while #0782d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42779b 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #636d75 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e779b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6a77a2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #41828b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e779b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b779f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #417e91 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population