#42797e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42797e is composed of 25.9% red, 47.5% green and 49.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.6% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 50.6% black. It has a hue angle of 185 degrees, a saturation of 31.3% and a lightness of 37.6%. #42797e color hex could be obtained by blending #84f2fc with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 26
    • G 47
    • B 49
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 51
    CMYK color chart

#42797e color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42797e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42797e has RGB values of R:66, G:121, B:126 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.51. Its decimal value is 4356478.

Hex triplet 42797e #42797e
RGB Decimal 66, 121, 126 rgb(66,121,126)
RGB Percent 25.9, 47.5, 49.4 rgb(25.9%,47.5%,49.4%)
CMYK 48, 4, 0, 51
HSL 185°, 31.3, 37.6 hsl(185,31.3%,37.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 185°, 47.6, 49.4
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 47.416, -16.729, -8.402
XYZ 12.849, 16.339, 22.214
xyY 0.25, 0.318, 16.339
CIE-LCH 47.416, 18.72, 206.667
CIE-LUV 47.416, -24.341, -9.421
Hunter-Lab 40.421, -13.995, -4.289
Binary 01000010, 01111001, 01111110

Color Schemes with #42797e

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Alternatives to #42797e

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#42797e Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42797e

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, #050a0a is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42797e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606060 is the less saturated color, while #07aab9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42797e 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
  • #696969 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #616c6d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #77777f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7a7588 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4d7f88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #64777f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #667684 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #497d84 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population