#42879B Hex Color Code
#42879B
The Hexadecimal Color #42879B is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #42879B RGB value is rgb(66, 135, 155). RGB Color Model of #42879B consists of 25% red, 52% green and 60% blue. HSL color Mode of #42879B has 193°(degrees) Hue, 40% Saturation and 43% Lightness. #42879B color has an wavelength of 498.48148nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42879B is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42879B is #489. The Closest Color to #42879B is #4682B4. Official Name of #42879B Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42879B is 57 Cyan 13 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black and #42879B CMY is 57, 13, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42879B is hsl(193,40,43, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(193, 57, 61). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42879B is 16.82, 20.85, 34.14.
Hex8 Value of #42879B is #42879BFF. Decimal Value of #42879B is 4360091 and Octal Value of #42879B is 20503633. Binary Value of #42879B is 1000010, 10000111, 10011011 and Android of #42879B is 4282550171 / 0xff42879b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42879B is 0.234, 0.29, 0.29 and YIQ Color Space of #42879B is 116.649, -47.5431, -8.3695. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42879B is 15.74, 23.77, 33.91. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42879B is 52.78, -15.77, -17.28. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42879B is 52.78, -28.89, -23.31. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42879B is 52.78, 23.39, 227.62. Hunter Lab variable of #42879B is 45.66, -14.16, -12.37.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #42879B
RGB Percentages of #42879B
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 #42879B
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 #42879B
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 #42879B
To get 25% Saturated #42879B Color, you need to convert the hex color #42879B 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 #42879B 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 #42879B
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 #42879B
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 #42879B
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 #42879B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42879B to it's the darkest color.
#42879B Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(66, 135, 155) |
| RGB Percent | 25%, 52%, 60% |
| RYB | 66.0, 104.87, 155.0 |
| CMYK | 57, 13, 0, 39 |
| CMY | 57, 13, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(193, 40%, 43%) |
| HSLA | hsl(193, 40%, 43%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(193, 57, 61) |
| XYZ | 16.82, 20.85, 34.14 |
| Hex8 Value | #42879BFF |
| Decimal Value | 4360091 |
| Octal Value | 20503633 |
| Binary Value | 1000010,10000111,10011011 |
| Android | 4282550171 / 0xff42879b |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(193, 40%, 43%) |
| xyY | 0.234, 0.29, 20.851 |
| YIQ | 116.649, -47.5431, -8.3695 |
| LMS | 15.74, 23.77, 33.91 |
| CieLAB | 52.78, -15.77, -17.28 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 52.78, -28.89, -23.31 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 52.78, 23.39, 227.62 |
| Hunter Lab | 45.66, -14.16, -12.37 |
| YUV | 116.649, 18.86, -44.44 |
| YDbDr | 116.649, 57.71, 96.32 |
| YCbCr | 116.18, 147.01, 96.27 |
| YCoCg | 122.75, 110.5, 12.25 |
| YPbPr | 116.65, 21.64, -36.13 |
| Munsell Color System | 11102.88 204.04/215.12 |
#42879B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#42879B as Background:
The overhead lights reflect in the glass countertop and mingle in the gray and black of the gloves, resulting in a mother-of-pearl swirl that sometimes sends Mirabelle into a shallow hypnotic dream.
<p style="background: #42879B">…</p>#42879B as Text Color:
I live in an apocalyptic dream. My steps fit into it so precisely that I fear most of all I will grow bored reliving the thing so exactly.
<p style="color: #42879B">…</p>#42879B as Text Shadow:
Any time some well-meaning person forces you to demonstrate you have no talent and rubs your nose in the fact you're a failure at the only dream you ever had, take another drink.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42879B">…</p>#42879B as Linear Gradient:
Don't open that door," she said. "The hallway is full of difficult dreams." And I asked her: "How do you know?" And she told me: "Because I was there a moment ago and I had to come back when I discovered I was sleeping on my heart.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42879B)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #42879B?
RGB Value for #42879B is rgb(66, 135, 155).
What is the RGB percentage of #42879B?
RGB percentage for #42879B is 25% Red 52% Green 60% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42879B?
CMYK Color Model of #42879B is 57 Cyan 13 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black.
What is the HSL value of #42879B?
HSL Value of #42879B is 193°(degrees) Hue 40 Saturation 43 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #42879B?
HSV Value of #42879B is 193 Hue 57 Saturation 61 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #42879B?
XYZ Color Model of #42879B is 16.82, 20.85, 34.14.