#42998c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42998c is composed of 25.9% red, 60% green and 54.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 56.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 8.5% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 171 degrees, a saturation of 39.7% and a lightness of 42.9%. #42998c color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #003319. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 60
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 57
    • M 0
    • Y 8
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#42998c color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42998c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42998c has RGB values of R:66, G:153, B:140 and CMYK values of C:0.57, M:0, Y:0.08, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 4364684.

Hex triplet 42998c #42998c
RGB Decimal 66, 153, 140 rgb(66,153,140)
RGB Percent 25.9, 60, 54.9 rgb(25.9%,60%,54.9%)
CMYK 57, 0, 8, 40
HSL 171°, 39.7, 42.9 hsl(171,39.7%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 171°, 56.9, 60
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.878, -29.353, -1.048
XYZ 18.37, 25.833, 28.828
xyY 0.252, 0.354, 25.833
CIE-LCH 57.878, 29.372, 182.045
CIE-LUV 57.878, -36.562, 2.922
Hunter-Lab 50.826, -24.43, 1.95
Binary 01000010, 10011001, 10001100

Color Schemes with #42998c

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Alternatives to #42998c

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#42998c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42998c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42998c;}
.background {background-color:#42998c;}
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Shades and Tints of #42998c

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 #42998c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6f6e is the less saturated color, while #07d4b5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42998c 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
  • #7e7e7e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #728381 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95908a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9b8d98 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #549ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #76938b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7a9193 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4e9a9c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population