#42959e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42959e is composed of 25.9% red, 58.4% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.2% cyan, 5.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 185.9 degrees, a saturation of 41.1% and a lightness of 43.9%. #42959e color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #002b3d. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 58
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 38
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#42959e color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42959e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42959e has RGB values of R:66, G:149, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4363678.

Hex triplet 42959e #42959e
RGB Decimal 66, 149, 158 rgb(66,149,158)
RGB Percent 25.9, 58.4, 62 rgb(25.9%,58.4%,62%)
CMYK 58, 6, 0, 38
HSL 185.9°, 41.1, 43.9 hsl(185.9,41.1%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.9°, 58.2, 62
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.192, -22.292, -12.339
XYZ 19.164, 25.12, 36.185
xyY 0.238, 0.312, 25.12
CIE-LCH 57.192, 25.479, 208.964
CIE-LUV 57.192, -34.128, -15.037
Hunter-Lab 50.12, -19.459, -7.721
Binary 01000010, 10010101, 10011110

Color Schemes with #42959e

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#42959e Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42959e

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, #020506 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42959e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7273 is the less saturated color, while #06c6da is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42959e 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
  • #7d7d7d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #718284 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8d8e9c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8f8ca8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4d9aa5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #72909c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #738fa4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4998a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population