#42696B Hex Color Code

#42696B

The Hexadecimal Color #42696B is a contrast shade of Dim Gray. #42696B RGB value is rgb(66, 105, 107). RGB Color Model of #42696B consists of 25% red, 41% green and 41% blue. HSL color Mode of #42696B has 183°(degrees) Hue, 24% Saturation and 34% Lightness. #42696B color has an wavelength of 504.77778nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42696B is #669999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42696B is #466. The Closest Color to #42696B is #696969. Official Name of #42696B Hex Code is Blue Bayoux. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42696B is 38 Cyan 2 Magenta 0 Yellow 58 Black and #42696B CMY is 38, 2, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42696B is hsl(183,24,34, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(183, 38, 42). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42696B is 9.95, 12.32, 15.76.
Hex8 Value of #42696B is #42696BFF. Decimal Value of #42696B is 4352363 and Octal Value of #42696B is 20464553. Binary Value of #42696B is 1000010, 1101001, 1101011 and Android of #42696B is 4282542443 / 0xff42696b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42696B is 0.262, 0.324, 0.324 and YIQ Color Space of #42696B is 93.567, -23.8827, -7.6261. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42696B is 10.02, 14.01, 15.7. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42696B is 41.72, -13.15, -5.49. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42696B is 41.72, -18.11, -5.55. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42696B is 41.72, 14.25, 202.66. Hunter Lab variable of #42696B is 35.1, -10.82, -2.05.

#42696B - Blue Bayoux Color Image
#42696B - Blue Bayoux Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42696B

RGB Percentages of #42696B

25%
41%
41%

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 #42696B

25.88%
33.72%
41.96%

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 #42696B

38%
2%
0%
58%

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 #42696B

To get 25% Saturated #42696B Color, you need to convert the hex color #42696B 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 #42696B 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 #42696B

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 #42696B

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 #42696B

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 #42696B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42696B to it's the darkest color.

#42696B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 105, 107)
RGB Percent 25%, 41%, 41%
RYB 66.0, 85.99, 107.0
CMYK 38, 2, 0, 58
CMY 38, 2, 0
HSL hsl(183, 24%, 34%)
HSLA hsl(183, 24%, 34%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(183, 38, 42)
XYZ 9.95, 12.32, 15.76
Hex8 Value #42696BFF
Decimal Value 4352363
Octal Value 20464553
Binary Value 1000010,1101001,1101011
Android 4282542443 / 0xff42696b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(183, 24%, 34%)
xyY 0.262, 0.324, 12.322
YIQ 93.567, -23.8827, -7.6261
LMS 10.02, 14.01, 15.7
CieLAB 41.72, -13.15, -5.49
CieLUV : LCHuv 41.72, -18.11, -5.55
CieLCH : LCHab 41.72, 14.25, 202.66
Hunter Lab 35.1, -10.82, -2.05
YUV 93.567, 6.61, -24.19
YDbDr 93.567, 20.22, 52.42
YCbCr 96.36, 134.66, 110.73
YCoCg 95.75, 86.5, 9.25
YPbPr 93.57, 7.58, -19.66
Munsell Color System 10063.02 165.84/201.36

#42696B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42696B as Background:

In dreams the mind is constantly giving you substitutes just to protect sleep. And the same is happening while you are awake. The mind is giving you substitutes just to protect your sanity; otherwise you will be scattered in fragments.

Rajneesh
<p style="background: #42696B">…</p>

#42696B as Text Color:

Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true.

Napoleon Hill
<p style="color: #42696B">…</p>

#42696B as Text Shadow:

Nor do I hear in my imagination the parts successively, but I hear them, as it were, all at once (gleich dies zusammen). What a delight this is I cannot tell ! All this inventing, this producing, takes place in a pleasing lively dream.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42696B">…</p>

#42696B as Linear Gradient:

If there were dreams to sell, What would you buy? Some cost a passing bell; Some a light sigh, That shakes from Life's fresh crown Only a rose-leaf down. If there were dreams to sell, Merry and sad to tell, And the crier rung the bell, What would you buy?

Thomas Lovell Beddoes
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42696B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42696B?

RGB Value for #42696B is rgb(66, 105, 107).

What is the RGB percentage of #42696B?

RGB percentage for #42696B is 25% Red 41% Green 41% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42696B?

CMYK Color Model of #42696B is 38 Cyan 2 Magenta 0 Yellow 58 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42696B?

HSL Value of #42696B is 183°(degrees) Hue 24 Saturation 34 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42696B?

HSV Value of #42696B is 183 Hue 38 Saturation 42 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42696B?

XYZ Color Model of #42696B is 9.95, 12.32, 15.76.