#42838f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42838f is composed of 25.9% red, 51.4% green and 56.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 53.8% cyan, 8.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 43.9% black. It has a hue angle of 189.4 degrees, a saturation of 36.8% and a lightness of 41%. #42838f color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00071f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 51
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 54
    • M 8
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#42838f color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42838f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42838f has RGB values of R:66, G:131, B:143 and CMYK values of C:0.54, M:0.08, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 4359055.

Hex triplet 42838f #42838f
RGB Decimal 66, 131, 143 rgb(66,131,143)
RGB Percent 25.9, 51.4, 56.1 rgb(25.9%,51.4%,56.1%)
CMYK 54, 8, 0, 44
HSL 189.4°, 36.8, 41 hsl(189.4,36.8%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.4°, 53.8, 56.1
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 51.121, -17.206, -12.831
XYZ 15.32, 19.373, 28.917
xyY 0.241, 0.305, 19.373
CIE-LCH 51.121, 21.464, 216.713
CIE-LUV 51.121, -27.767, -16.151
Hunter-Lab 44.015, -14.898, -8.142
Binary 01000010, 10000011, 10001111

Color Schemes with #42838f

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Alternatives to #42838f

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#42838f Preview

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

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, #040809 is the darkest color, while #fafcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42838f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626d6f is the less saturated color, while #02afcf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42838f 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
  • #717171 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #687577 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e7f8f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f7e99 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4b8993 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #68808f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #697f95 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #478791 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population