#42838b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42838b is composed of 25.9% red, 51.4% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.5% cyan, 5.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 186.6 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 40.2%. #42838b color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #000717. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 51
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#42838b color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42838b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42838b has RGB values of R:66, G:131, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 4359051.

Hex triplet 42838b #42838b
RGB Decimal 66, 131, 139 rgb(66,131,139)
RGB Percent 25.9, 51.4, 54.5 rgb(25.9%,51.4%,54.5%)
CMYK 53, 6, 0, 45
HSL 186.6°, 35.6, 40.2 hsl(186.6,35.6%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.6°, 52.5, 54.5
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 50.983, -18.386, -10.702
XYZ 15.022, 19.254, 27.349
xyY 0.244, 0.312, 19.254
CIE-LCH 50.983, 21.274, 210.203
CIE-LUV 50.983, -27.918, -12.772
Hunter-Lab 43.879, -15.68, -6.239
Binary 01000010, 10000011, 10001011

Color Schemes with #42838b

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Alternatives to #42838b

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#42838b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42838b;}
.background {background-color:#42838b;}
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Shades and Tints of #42838b

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, #030606 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42838b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626a6b is the less saturated color, while #03b4ca is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42838b 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
  • #707070 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #677475 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7f7f8b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #817d95 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4c8993 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #68808b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6a7f91 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #488690 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population