#42474A Hex Color Code

#42474A

The Hexadecimal Color #42474A is a contrast shade of Dark Slate Gray. #42474A RGB value is rgb(66, 71, 74). RGB Color Model of #42474A consists of 25% red, 27% green and 29% blue. HSL color Mode of #42474A has 203°(degrees) Hue, 6% Saturation and 27% Lightness. #42474A color has an wavelength of 492.18519nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42474A is #666666. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42474A is #444. The Closest Color to #42474A is #2F4F4F. Official Name of #42474A Hex Code is Gravel. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42474A is 11 Cyan 4 Magenta 0 Yellow 71 Black and #42474A CMY is 11, 4, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42474A is hsl(203,6,27, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(203, 11, 29). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42474A is 5.74, 6.16, 7.36.
Hex8 Value of #42474A is #42474AFF. Decimal Value of #42474A is 4343626 and Octal Value of #42474A is 20443512. Binary Value of #42474A is 1000010, 1000111, 1001010 and Android of #42474A is 4282533706 / 0xff42474a. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42474A is 0.298, 0.32, 0.32 and YIQ Color Space of #42474A is 69.847, -3.9434, -0.1239. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42474A is 5.66, 6.46, 7.34. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42474A is 29.81, -1.3, -2.48. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42474A is 29.81, -2.66, -2.79. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42474A is 29.81, 2.8, 242.34. Hunter Lab variable of #42474A is 24.82, -2.15, -0.21.

#42474A - Gravel Color Image
#42474A - Gravel Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42474A

RGB Percentages of #42474A

25%
27%
29%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #42474A

25.88%
27.09%
29.02%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #42474A

11%
4%
0%
71%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #42474A

To get 25% Saturated #42474A Color, you need to convert the hex color #42474A to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #42474A hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #42474A

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #42474A

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #42474A

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #42474A to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42474A to it's the darkest color.

#42474A Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 71, 74)
RGB Percent 25%, 27%, 29%
RYB 66.0, 69.08, 74.0
CMYK 11, 4, 0, 71
CMY 11, 4, 0
HSL hsl(203, 6%, 27%)
HSLA hsl(203, 6%, 27%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(203, 11, 29)
XYZ 5.74, 6.16, 7.36
Hex8 Value #42474AFF
Decimal Value 4343626
Octal Value 20443512
Binary Value 1000010,1000111,1001010
Android 4282533706 / 0xff42474a
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(203, 6%, 27%)
xyY 0.298, 0.32, 6.159
YIQ 69.847, -3.9434, -0.1239
LMS 5.66, 6.46, 7.34
CieLAB 29.81, -1.3, -2.48
CieLUV : LCHuv 29.81, -2.66, -2.79
CieLCH : LCHab 29.81, 2.8, 242.34
Hunter Lab 24.82, -2.15, -0.21
YUV 69.847, 2.04, -3.38
YDbDr 69.847, 6.25, 7.32
YCbCr 75.99, 130.06, 125.59
YCoCg 70.5, 70.0, 0.5
YPbPr 69.85, 2.34, -2.74
Munsell Color System 8573.32 66.70/227.27

#42474A HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42474A as Background:

I always loved family holidays, and I had this vision and dream as a little girl of having a big family of my own.

Brooke Burke
<p style="background: #42474A">…</p>

#42474A as Text Color:

The dreamers of the day are dangerous... for they may act their dream with open eyes, to make it possible.

T. E. Lawrence
<p style="color: #42474A">…</p>

#42474A as Text Shadow:

And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42474A">…</p>

#42474A as Linear Gradient:

If there were dreams to sell, Merry and sad to tell, And the crier rung his bell, What would you buy?

Thomas Lovell Beddoes
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42474A)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42474A?

RGB Value for #42474A is rgb(66, 71, 74).

What is the RGB percentage of #42474A?

RGB percentage for #42474A is 25% Red 27% Green 29% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42474A?

CMYK Color Model of #42474A is 11 Cyan 4 Magenta 0 Yellow 71 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42474A?

HSL Value of #42474A is 203°(degrees) Hue 6 Saturation 27 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42474A?

HSV Value of #42474A is 203 Hue 11 Saturation 29 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42474A?

XYZ Color Model of #42474A is 5.74, 6.16, 7.36.