#42998b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42998b is composed of 25.9% red, 60% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 56.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 9.2% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 170.3 degrees, a saturation of 39.7% and a lightness of 42.9%. #42998b color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #003317. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 60
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 57
    • M 0
    • Y 9
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#42998b color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42998b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42998b has RGB values of R:66, G:153, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.57, M:0, Y:0.09, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 4364683.

Hex triplet 42998b #42998b
RGB Decimal 66, 153, 139 rgb(66,153,139)
RGB Percent 25.9, 60, 54.5 rgb(25.9%,60%,54.5%)
CMYK 57, 0, 9, 40
HSL 170.3°, 39.7, 42.9 hsl(170.3,39.7%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 170.3°, 56.9, 60
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.85, -29.618, -0.52
XYZ 18.297, 25.803, 28.441
xyY 0.252, 0.356, 25.803
CIE-LCH 57.85, 29.622, 181.005
CIE-LUV 57.85, -36.612, 3.727
Hunter-Lab 50.797, -24.6, 2.362
Binary 01000010, 10011001, 10001011

Color Schemes with #42998b

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Alternatives to #42998b

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#42998b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42998b;}
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Shades and Tints of #42998b

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f4faf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42998b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6f6e is the less saturated color, while #07d4b3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42998b 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
  • #718380 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #959089 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9b8d97 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #559ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #76938a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7a9192 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4e9a9c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population