#42738b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42738b is composed of 25.9% red, 45.1% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.5% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 199.7 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 40.2%. #42738b color hex could be obtained by blending #84e6ff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 26
    • G 45
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 53
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#42738b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#42738b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42738b has RGB values of R:66, G:115, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.53, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 4354955.

Hex triplet 42738b #42738b
RGB Decimal 66, 115, 139 rgb(66,115,139)
RGB Percent 25.9, 45.1, 54.5 rgb(25.9%,45.1%,54.5%)
CMYK 53, 17, 0, 45
HSL 199.7°, 35.6, 40.2 hsl(199.7,35.6%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.7°, 52.5, 54.5
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 46.019, -9.469, -18.234
XYZ 13.037, 15.283, 26.688
xyY 0.237, 0.278, 15.283
CIE-LCH 46.019, 20.546, 242.558
CIE-LUV 46.019, -21.578, -24.904
Hunter-Lab 39.093, -8.889, -13.11
Binary 01000010, 01110011, 10001011

Color Schemes with #42738b

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#42738b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42738b

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, #030506 is the darkest color, while #f8fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42738b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #62686b is the less saturated color, while #0389ca is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42738b 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
  • #676767 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #60696e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e738c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d7293 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #467c85 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e738c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5d7290 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #457887 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population