#42888B Hex Color Code

#42888B

The Hexadecimal Color #42888B is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #42888B RGB value is rgb(66, 136, 139). RGB Color Model of #42888B consists of 25% red, 53% green and 54% blue. HSL color Mode of #42888B has 182°(degrees) Hue, 36% Saturation and 40% Lightness. #42888B color has an wavelength of 505.40741nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42888B is #669999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42888B is #488. The Closest Color to #42888B is #4682B4. Official Name of #42888B Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42888B is 53 Cyan 2 Magenta 0 Yellow 45 Black and #42888B CMY is 53, 2, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42888B is hsl(182,36,40, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(182, 53, 55). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42888B is 15.71, 20.63, 27.58.
Hex8 Value of #42888B is #42888BFF. Decimal Value of #42888B is 4360331 and Octal Value of #42888B is 20504213. Binary Value of #42888B is 1000010, 10001000, 10001011 and Android of #42888B is 4282550411 / 0xff42888b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42888B is 0.246, 0.323, 0.323 and YIQ Color Space of #42888B is 115.412, -42.6769, -13.8714. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42888B is 15.9, 24.13, 27.45. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42888B is 52.54, -21.04, -8.37. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42888B is 52.54, -29.9, -8.99. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42888B is 52.54, 22.64, 201.69. Hunter Lab variable of #42888B is 45.42, -17.75, -4.21.

#42888B - Smalt Blue Color Image
#42888B - Smalt Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42888B

RGB Percentages of #42888B

25%
53%
54%

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 #42888B

25.88%
39.9%
54.51%

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 #42888B

53%
2%
0%
45%

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 #42888B

To get 25% Saturated #42888B Color, you need to convert the hex color #42888B 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 #42888B 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 #42888B

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 #42888B

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 #42888B

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 #42888B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42888B to it's the darkest color.

#42888B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 136, 139)
RGB Percent 25%, 53%, 54%
RYB 66.0, 101.73, 139.0
CMYK 53, 2, 0, 45
CMY 53, 2, 0
HSL hsl(182, 36%, 40%)
HSLA hsl(182, 36%, 40%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(182, 53, 55)
XYZ 15.71, 20.63, 27.58
Hex8 Value #42888BFF
Decimal Value 4360331
Octal Value 20504213
Binary Value 1000010,10001000,10001011
Android 4282550411 / 0xff42888b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(182, 36%, 40%)
xyY 0.246, 0.323, 20.629
YIQ 115.412, -42.6769, -13.8714
LMS 15.9, 24.13, 27.45
CieLAB 52.54, -21.04, -8.37
CieLUV : LCHuv 52.54, -29.9, -8.99
CieLCH : LCHab 52.54, 22.64, 201.69
Hunter Lab 45.42, -17.75, -4.21
YUV 115.412, 11.6, -43.35
YDbDr 115.412, 35.5, 93.96
YCbCr 115.12, 139.69, 97.04
YCoCg 119.25, 102.5, 16.75
YPbPr 115.41, 13.31, -35.24
Munsell Color System 11085.06 184.54/200.41

#42888B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42888B as Background:

I say what I want to say and do what I want to do. There's no in between. People will either love you for it or hate you for it.

Eminem
<p style="background: #42888B">…</p>

#42888B as Text Color:

Honestly, I'd love to be remembered as one of the best to ever pick up a mic, but if I'm doing my part to lessen some racial tension I feel good about what I'm doing.

Eminem
<p style="color: #42888B">…</p>

#42888B as Text Shadow:

For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42888B">…</p>

#42888B as Linear Gradient:

If we would only give, just once, the same amount of reflection to what we want to get out of life that we give to the question of what to do with a two weeks' vacation, we would be startled at our false standards and the aimless procession of our busy days.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42888B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42888B?

RGB Value for #42888B is rgb(66, 136, 139).

What is the RGB percentage of #42888B?

RGB percentage for #42888B is 25% Red 53% Green 54% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42888B?

CMYK Color Model of #42888B is 53 Cyan 2 Magenta 0 Yellow 45 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42888B?

HSL Value of #42888B is 182°(degrees) Hue 36 Saturation 40 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42888B?

HSV Value of #42888B is 182 Hue 53 Saturation 55 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42888B?

XYZ Color Model of #42888B is 15.71, 20.63, 27.58.