#42697B Hex Color Code

#42697B

The Hexadecimal Color #42697B is a contrast shade of Dim Gray. #42697B RGB value is rgb(66, 105, 123). RGB Color Model of #42697B consists of 25% red, 41% green and 48% blue. HSL color Mode of #42697B has 199°(degrees) Hue, 30% Saturation and 37% Lightness. #42697B color has an wavelength of 494.7037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42697B is #669999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42697B is #467. The Closest Color to #42697B is #696969. Official Name of #42697B Hex Code is Blue Bayoux. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42697B is 46 Cyan 15 Magenta 0 Yellow 52 Black and #42697B CMY is 46, 15, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42697B is hsl(199,30,37, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(199, 46, 48). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42697B is 10.87, 12.69, 20.61.
Hex8 Value of #42697B is #42697BFF. Decimal Value of #42697B is 4352379 and Octal Value of #42697B is 20464573. Binary Value of #42697B is 1000010, 1101001, 1111011 and Android of #42697B is 4282542459 / 0xff42697b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42697B is 0.246, 0.287, 0.287 and YIQ Color Space of #42697B is 95.391, -29.0235, -2.6469. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42697B is 10.07, 14.02, 20.47. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42697B is 42.29, -8.56, -14.33. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42697B is 42.29, -17.89, -18.79. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42697B is 42.29, 16.69, 239.15. Hunter Lab variable of #42697B is 35.62, -7.87, -9.37.

#42697B - Blue Bayoux Color Image
#42697B - Blue Bayoux Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42697B

RGB Percentages of #42697B

25%
41%
48%

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 #42697B

25.88%
34.96%
48.24%

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 #42697B

46%
15%
0%
52%

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 #42697B

To get 25% Saturated #42697B Color, you need to convert the hex color #42697B 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 #42697B 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 #42697B

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 #42697B

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 #42697B

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 #42697B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42697B to it's the darkest color.

#42697B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 105, 123)
RGB Percent 25%, 41%, 48%
RYB 66.0, 89.16, 123.0
CMYK 46, 15, 0, 52
CMY 46, 15, 0
HSL hsl(199, 30%, 37%)
HSLA hsl(199, 30%, 37%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(199, 46, 48)
XYZ 10.87, 12.69, 20.61
Hex8 Value #42697BFF
Decimal Value 4352379
Octal Value 20464573
Binary Value 1000010,1101001,1111011
Android 4282542459 / 0xff42697b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(199, 30%, 37%)
xyY 0.246, 0.287, 12.691
YIQ 95.391, -29.0235, -2.6469
LMS 10.07, 14.02, 20.47
CieLAB 42.29, -8.56, -14.33
CieLUV : LCHuv 42.29, -17.89, -18.79
CieLCH : LCHab 42.29, 16.69, 239.15
Hunter Lab 35.62, -7.87, -9.37
YUV 95.391, 13.58, -25.79
YDbDr 95.391, 41.54, 55.89
YCbCr 97.92, 141.69, 109.58
YCoCg 99.75, 94.5, 5.25
YPbPr 95.39, 15.58, -20.96
Munsell Color System 10121.59 197.55/222.48

#42697B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42697B as Background:

I have imbibed such a love for money that I keep some sequins in a drawer to count, and cry over them once a week.

Lord Byron
<p style="background: #42697B">…</p>

#42697B as Text Color:

There is no feeling more comforting and consoling than knowing you are right next to the one you love.

Oscar Wilde
<p style="color: #42697B">…</p>

#42697B as Text Shadow:

We have descended into the garden and caught three hundred slugs. How I love the mixture of the beautiful and the squalid in gardening. It makes it so lifelike.

Evelyn Underhill
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42697B">…</p>

#42697B as Linear Gradient:

Come what sorrow can, It cannot countervail the exchange of joy, That one short minute gives me in her sight

William Shakespeare
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42697B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42697B?

RGB Value for #42697B is rgb(66, 105, 123).

What is the RGB percentage of #42697B?

RGB percentage for #42697B is 25% Red 41% Green 48% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42697B?

CMYK Color Model of #42697B is 46 Cyan 15 Magenta 0 Yellow 52 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42697B?

HSL Value of #42697B is 199°(degrees) Hue 30 Saturation 37 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42697B?

HSV Value of #42697B is 199 Hue 46 Saturation 48 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42697B?

XYZ Color Model of #42697B is 10.87, 12.69, 20.61.