#42495E Hex Color Code

#42495E

The Hexadecimal Color #42495E is a contrast shade of Dark Slate Gray. #42495E RGB value is rgb(66, 73, 94). RGB Color Model of #42495E consists of 25% red, 28% green and 36% blue. HSL color Mode of #42495E has 225°(degrees) Hue, 18% Saturation and 31% Lightness. #42495E color has an wavelength of 478.33333nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42495E is #666666. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42495E is #446. The Closest Color to #42495E is #2F4F4F. Official Name of #42495E Hex Code is River Bed. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42495E is 30 Cyan 22 Magenta 0 Yellow 63 Black and #42495E CMY is 30, 22, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42495E is hsl(225,18,31, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(225, 30, 37). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42495E is 6.65, 6.73, 11.54.
Hex8 Value of #42495E is #42495EFF. Decimal Value of #42495E is 4344158 and Octal Value of #42495E is 20444536. Binary Value of #42495E is 1000010, 1001001, 1011110 and Android of #42495E is 4282534238 / 0xff42495e. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42495E is 0.267, 0.27, 0.27 and YIQ Color Space of #42495E is 73.301, -10.9186, 5.0547. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42495E is 5.89, 6.82, 11.46. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42495E is 31.18, 2.65, -13.3. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42495E is 31.18, -4.38, -17.21. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42495E is 31.18, 13.56, 281.27. Hunter Lab variable of #42495E is 25.94, 0.36, -8.21.

#42495E - River Bed Color Image
#42495E - River Bed Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42495E

RGB Percentages of #42495E

25%
28%
36%

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 #42495E

25.88%
28.08%
36.86%

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 #42495E

30%
22%
0%
63%

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 #42495E

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

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 #42495E

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 #42495E

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

#42495E Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 73, 94)
RGB Percent 25%, 28%, 36%
RYB 66.0, 71.6, 94.0
CMYK 30, 22, 0, 63
CMY 30, 22, 0
HSL hsl(225, 18%, 31%)
HSLA hsl(225, 18%, 31%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(225, 30, 37)
XYZ 6.65, 6.73, 11.54
Hex8 Value #42495EFF
Decimal Value 4344158
Octal Value 20444536
Binary Value 1000010,1001001,1011110
Android 4282534238 / 0xff42495e
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(225, 18%, 31%)
xyY 0.267, 0.27, 6.731
YIQ 73.301, -10.9186, 5.0547
LMS 5.89, 6.82, 11.46
CieLAB 31.18, 2.65, -13.3
CieLUV : LCHuv 31.18, -4.38, -17.21
CieLCH : LCHab 31.18, 13.56, 281.27
Hunter Lab 25.94, 0.36, -8.21
YUV 73.301, 10.19, -6.41
YDbDr 73.301, 31.14, 13.89
YCbCr 78.95, 138.26, 123.43
YCoCg 76.5, 80.0, -3.5
YPbPr 73.3, 11.68, -5.21
Munsell Color System 8767.86 179.58/257.23

#42495E HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42495E as Background:

Friendship is a disinterested commerce between equals; love, an abject intercourse between tyrants and slaves.

Oliver Goldsmith
<p style="background: #42495E">…</p>

#42495E as Text Color:

How often we find ourselves turning our backs on our actual friends, that we might go and meet their ideal cousins.

Henry David Thoreau
<p style="color: #42495E">…</p>

#42495E as Text Shadow:

The tender friendships one gives up, on parting, leave their bite on the heart, but also a curious feeling of a treasure somewhere buried.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42495E">…</p>

#42495E as Linear Gradient:

A companion loves some agreeable qualities which a man may possess, but a friend loves the man himself.

James Boswell
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42495E)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42495E?

RGB Value for #42495E is rgb(66, 73, 94).

What is the RGB percentage of #42495E?

RGB percentage for #42495E is 25% Red 28% Green 36% Blue.

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

CMYK Color Model of #42495E is 30 Cyan 22 Magenta 0 Yellow 63 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42495E?

HSL Value of #42495E is 225°(degrees) Hue 18 Saturation 31 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42495E?

HSV Value of #42495E is 225 Hue 30 Saturation 37 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42495E?

XYZ Color Model of #42495E is 6.65, 6.73, 11.54.