#42799e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42799e is composed of 25.9% red, 47.5% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.2% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 204.1 degrees, a saturation of 41.1% and a lightness of 43.9%. #42799e color hex could be obtained by blending #84f2ff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 47
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 38
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#42799e color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42799e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42799e has RGB values of R:66, G:121, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4356510.

Hex triplet 42799e #42799e
RGB Decimal 66, 121, 158 rgb(66,121,158)
RGB Percent 25.9, 47.5, 62 rgb(25.9%,47.5%,62%)
CMYK 58, 23, 0, 38
HSL 204.1°, 41.1, 43.9 hsl(204.1,41.1%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 204.1°, 58.2, 62
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 48.637, -6.887, -25.406
XYZ 15.254, 17.301, 34.881
xyY 0.226, 0.257, 17.301
CIE-LCH 48.637, 26.323, 254.833
CIE-LUV 48.637, -23.406, -36.637
Hunter-Lab 41.594, -7.326, -20.606
Binary 01000010, 01111001, 10011110

Color Schemes with #42799e

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#42799e Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42799e

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, #020406 is the darkest color, while #f7fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42799e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7173 is the less saturated color, while #0685da is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42799e 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
  • #6d6d6d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #646f77 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f799e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6b79a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #40848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f799e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5c79a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #418093 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population