#42879f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42879f is composed of 25.9% red, 52.9% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.5% cyan, 15.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 195.5 degrees, a saturation of 41.3% and a lightness of 44.1%. #42879f color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #000f3f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 53
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#42879f color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42879f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42879f has RGB values of R:66, G:135, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4360095.

Hex triplet 42879f #42879f
RGB Decimal 66, 135, 159 rgb(66,135,159)
RGB Percent 25.9, 52.9, 62.4 rgb(25.9%,52.9%,62.4%)
CMYK 58, 15, 0, 38
HSL 195.5°, 41.3, 44.1 hsl(195.5,41.3%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.5°, 58.5, 62.4
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 52.937, -14.507, -19.37
XYZ 17.167, 20.988, 35.945
xyY 0.232, 0.283, 20.988
CIE-LCH 52.937, 24.201, 233.169
CIE-LUV 52.937, -28.706, -26.744
Hunter-Lab 45.813, -13.285, -14.451
Binary 01000010, 10000111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #42879f

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Alternatives to #42879f

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#42879f Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42879f;}
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Shades and Tints of #42879f

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, #030607 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42879f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7274 is the less saturated color, while #05a4dc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42879f 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b797d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e839e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d82a7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #468f99 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #68859e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6884a4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #448c9b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population