#42869B Hex Color Code

#42869B

The Hexadecimal Color #42869B is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #42869B RGB value is rgb(66, 134, 155). RGB Color Model of #42869B consists of 25% red, 52% green and 60% blue. HSL color Mode of #42869B has 194°(degrees) Hue, 40% Saturation and 43% Lightness. #42869B color has an wavelength of 497.85185nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42869B is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42869B is #489. The Closest Color to #42869B is #4682B4. Official Name of #42869B Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42869B is 57 Cyan 14 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black and #42869B CMY is 57, 14, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42869B is hsl(194,40,43, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(194, 57, 61). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42869B is 16.69, 20.57, 34.1.
Hex8 Value of #42869B is #42869BFF. Decimal Value of #42869B is 4359835 and Octal Value of #42869B is 20503233. Binary Value of #42869B is 1000010, 10000110, 10011011 and Android of #42869B is 4282549915 / 0xff42869b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42869B is 0.234, 0.288, 0.288 and YIQ Color Space of #42869B is 116.062, -47.2685, -7.8468. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42869B is 15.53, 23.38, 33.86. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42869B is 52.48, -15.16, -17.76. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42869B is 52.48, -28.44, -24.11. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42869B is 52.48, 23.35, 229.52. Hunter Lab variable of #42869B is 45.35, -13.68, -12.83.

#42869B - Smalt Blue Color Image
#42869B - Smalt Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42869B

RGB Percentages of #42869B

25%
52%
60%

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 #42869B

25.88%
41.0%
60.78%

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 #42869B

57%
14%
0%
39%

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 #42869B

To get 25% Saturated #42869B Color, you need to convert the hex color #42869B 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 #42869B 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 #42869B

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 #42869B

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 #42869B

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 #42869B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42869B to it's the darkest color.

#42869B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 134, 155)
RGB Percent 25%, 52%, 60%
RYB 66.0, 104.55, 155.0
CMYK 57, 14, 0, 39
CMY 57, 14, 0
HSL hsl(194, 40%, 43%)
HSLA hsl(194, 40%, 43%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(194, 57, 61)
XYZ 16.69, 20.57, 34.1
Hex8 Value #42869BFF
Decimal Value 4359835
Octal Value 20503233
Binary Value 1000010,10000110,10011011
Android 4282549915 / 0xff42869b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(194, 40%, 43%)
xyY 0.234, 0.288, 20.573
YIQ 116.062, -47.2685, -7.8468
LMS 15.53, 23.38, 33.86
CieLAB 52.48, -15.16, -17.76
CieLUV : LCHuv 52.48, -28.44, -24.11
CieLCH : LCHab 52.48, 23.35, 229.52
Hunter Lab 45.35, -13.68, -12.83
YUV 116.062, 19.15, -43.92
YDbDr 116.062, 58.59, 95.2
YCbCr 115.68, 147.3, 96.63
YCoCg 122.25, 110.5, 11.75
YPbPr 116.06, 21.97, -35.71
Munsell Color System 11077.32 205.59/216.02

#42869B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42869B as Background:

I assert with confidence that the law of success, here and hereafter, is to have a humble and a prayerful heart, and to work, work, work.

Heber J. Grant
<p style="background: #42869B">…</p>

#42869B as Text Color:

Real pain can alone cure us of imaginary ills. We feel a thousand miseries till we are lucky enough to feel misery.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge
<p style="color: #42869B">…</p>

#42869B as Text Shadow:

It's not that I'm not grateful for all this attention. It's just that fame and fortune ought to add up to more than fame and fortune.

Robert Fulghum
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42869B">…</p>

#42869B as Linear Gradient:

And if your friend does evil to you, say to him, ''I forgive you for what you did to me, but how can I forgive you for what you did to yourself?

Friedrich Nietzsche
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42869B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42869B?

RGB Value for #42869B is rgb(66, 134, 155).

What is the RGB percentage of #42869B?

RGB percentage for #42869B is 25% Red 52% Green 60% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42869B?

CMYK Color Model of #42869B is 57 Cyan 14 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42869B?

HSL Value of #42869B is 194°(degrees) Hue 40 Saturation 43 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42869B?

HSV Value of #42869B is 194 Hue 57 Saturation 61 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42869B?

XYZ Color Model of #42869B is 16.69, 20.57, 34.1.