#42797f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42797f is composed of 25.9% red, 47.5% green and 49.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48% cyan, 4.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 50.2% black. It has a hue angle of 185.9 degrees, a saturation of 31.6% and a lightness of 37.8%. #42797f color hex could be obtained by blending #84f2fe with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 26
    • G 47
    • B 50
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 50
    CMYK color chart

#42797f color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42797f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42797f has RGB values of R:66, G:121, B:127 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.5. Its decimal value is 4356479.

Hex triplet 42797f #42797f
RGB Decimal 66, 121, 127 rgb(66,121,127)
RGB Percent 25.9, 47.5, 49.8 rgb(25.9%,47.5%,49.8%)
CMYK 48, 5, 0, 50
HSL 185.9°, 31.6, 37.8 hsl(185.9,31.6%,37.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.9°, 48, 49.8
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 47.449, -16.442, -8.944
XYZ 12.914, 16.364, 22.556
xyY 0.249, 0.316, 16.364
CIE-LCH 47.449, 18.718, 208.545
CIE-LUV 47.449, -24.31, -10.253
Hunter-Lab 40.453, -13.81, -4.742
Binary 01000010, 01111001, 01111111

Color Schemes with #42797f

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Alternatives to #42797f

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#42797f Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42797f

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, #060a0b is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42797f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606161 is the less saturated color, while #07a9ba is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42797f 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
  • #696969 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #616c6d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #777780 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7a7589 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4d7f88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #637780 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #657685 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #497d85 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population