#42495B Hex Color Code

#42495B

The Hexadecimal Color #42495B is a contrast shade of Dark Slate Gray. #42495B RGB value is rgb(66, 73, 91). RGB Color Model of #42495B consists of 25% red, 28% green and 35% blue. HSL color Mode of #42495B has 223°(degrees) Hue, 16% Saturation and 31% Lightness. #42495B color has an wavelength of 479.59259nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42495B is #666666. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42495B is #445. The Closest Color to #42495B is #2F4F4F. Official Name of #42495B Hex Code is River Bed. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42495B is 27 Cyan 20 Magenta 0 Yellow 64 Black and #42495B CMY is 27, 20, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42495B is hsl(223,16,31, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(223, 27, 36). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42495B is 6.52, 6.68, 10.84.
Hex8 Value of #42495B is #42495BFF. Decimal Value of #42495B is 4344155 and Octal Value of #42495B is 20444533. Binary Value of #42495B is 1000010, 1001001, 1011011 and Android of #42495B is 4282534235 / 0xff42495b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42495B is 0.271, 0.278, 0.278 and YIQ Color Space of #42495B is 72.959, -9.9547, 4.1211. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42495B is 5.89, 6.82, 10.77. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42495B is 31.07, 1.8, -11.54. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42495B is 31.07, -4.26, -14.77. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42495B is 31.07, 11.68, 278.87. Hunter Lab variable of #42495B is 25.85, -0.2, -6.77.

#42495B - River Bed Color Image
#42495B - River Bed Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42495B

RGB Percentages of #42495B

25%
28%
35%

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 #42495B

25.88%
28.03%
35.69%

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 #42495B

27%
20%
0%
64%

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 #42495B

To get 25% Saturated #42495B Color, you need to convert the hex color #42495B 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 #42495B 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 #42495B

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 #42495B

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 #42495B

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 #42495B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42495B to it's the darkest color.

#42495B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 73, 91)
RGB Percent 25%, 28%, 35%
RYB 66.0, 71.47, 91.0
CMYK 27, 20, 0, 64
CMY 27, 20, 0
HSL hsl(223, 16%, 31%)
HSLA hsl(223, 16%, 31%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(223, 27, 36)
XYZ 6.52, 6.68, 10.84
Hex8 Value #42495BFF
Decimal Value 4344155
Octal Value 20444533
Binary Value 1000010,1001001,1011011
Android 4282534235 / 0xff42495b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(223, 16%, 31%)
xyY 0.271, 0.278, 6.678
YIQ 72.959, -9.9547, 4.1211
LMS 5.89, 6.82, 10.77
CieLAB 31.07, 1.8, -11.54
CieLUV : LCHuv 31.07, -4.26, -14.77
CieLCH : LCHab 31.07, 11.68, 278.87
Hunter Lab 25.85, -0.2, -6.77
YUV 72.959, 8.88, -6.11
YDbDr 72.959, 27.14, 13.24
YCbCr 78.66, 136.94, 123.64
YCoCg 75.75, 78.5, -2.75
YPbPr 72.96, 10.18, -4.96
Munsell Color System 8750.91 163.60/255.52

#42495B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42495B as Background:

We all have our imperfections. But I'm human, and you know, it's important to concentrate on other qualities besides outer beauty.

Beyonce Knowles
<p style="background: #42495B">…</p>

#42495B as Text Color:

The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way.

Robert Kiyosaki
<p style="color: #42495B">…</p>

#42495B as Text Shadow:

Great work requires great and persistent effort for a long time. ... Character has to be established through a thousand stumbles.

Swami Vivekananda
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42495B">…</p>

#42495B as Linear Gradient:

I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might have-been has never been, but a has was once an are.

Milton Berle
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42495B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42495B?

RGB Value for #42495B is rgb(66, 73, 91).

What is the RGB percentage of #42495B?

RGB percentage for #42495B is 25% Red 28% Green 35% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42495B?

CMYK Color Model of #42495B is 27 Cyan 20 Magenta 0 Yellow 64 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42495B?

HSL Value of #42495B is 223°(degrees) Hue 16 Saturation 31 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42495B?

HSV Value of #42495B is 223 Hue 27 Saturation 36 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42495B?

XYZ Color Model of #42495B is 6.52, 6.68, 10.84.