#42909B Hex Color Code
#42909B
The Hexadecimal Color #42909B is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #42909B RGB value is rgb(66, 144, 155). RGB Color Model of #42909B consists of 25% red, 56% green and 60% blue. HSL color Mode of #42909B has 187°(degrees) Hue, 40% Saturation and 43% Lightness. #42909B color has an wavelength of 502.25926nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42909B is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42909B is #489. The Closest Color to #42909B is #4682B4. Official Name of #42909B Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42909B is 57 Cyan 7 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black and #42909B CMY is 57, 7, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42909B is hsl(187,40,43, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(187, 57, 61). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42909B is 18.13, 23.47, 34.58.
Hex8 Value of #42909B is #42909BFF. Decimal Value of #42909B is 4362395 and Octal Value of #42909B is 20510233. Binary Value of #42909B is 1000010, 10010000, 10011011 and Android of #42909B is 4282552475 / 0xff42909b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42909B is 0.238, 0.308, 0.308 and YIQ Color Space of #42909B is 121.932, -50.0145, -13.0738. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42909B is 17.75, 27.29, 34.38. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42909B is 55.55, -20.6, -13.09. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42909B is 55.55, -32.37, -16.35. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42909B is 55.55, 24.41, 212.43. Hunter Lab variable of #42909B is 48.45, -17.98, -8.41.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #42909B
RGB Percentages of #42909B
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 #42909B
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 #42909B
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 #42909B
To get 25% Saturated #42909B Color, you need to convert the hex color #42909B 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 #42909B 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 #42909B
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 #42909B
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 #42909B
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 #42909B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42909B to it's the darkest color.
#42909B Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(66, 144, 155) |
| RGB Percent | 25%, 56%, 60% |
| RYB | 66.0, 107.57, 155.0 |
| CMYK | 57, 7, 0, 39 |
| CMY | 57, 7, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(187, 40%, 43%) |
| HSLA | hsl(187, 40%, 43%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(187, 57, 61) |
| XYZ | 18.13, 23.47, 34.58 |
| Hex8 Value | #42909BFF |
| Decimal Value | 4362395 |
| Octal Value | 20510233 |
| Binary Value | 1000010,10010000,10011011 |
| Android | 4282552475 / 0xff42909b |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(187, 40%, 43%) |
| xyY | 0.238, 0.308, 23.47 |
| YIQ | 121.932, -50.0145, -13.0738 |
| LMS | 17.75, 27.29, 34.38 |
| CieLAB | 55.55, -20.6, -13.09 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 55.55, -32.37, -16.35 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 55.55, 24.41, 212.43 |
| Hunter Lab | 48.45, -17.98, -8.41 |
| YUV | 121.932, 16.26, -49.07 |
| YDbDr | 121.932, 49.76, 106.36 |
| YCbCr | 120.72, 144.39, 92.96 |
| YCoCg | 127.25, 110.5, 16.75 |
| YPbPr | 121.93, 18.66, -39.89 |
| Munsell Color System | 11325.26 192.11/206.96 |
#42909B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#42909B as Background:
The measure of an enthusiasm must be taken between interesting events. It is between bites that the lukewarm angler loses heart.
<p style="background: #42909B">…</p>#42909B as Text Color:
The first time I saw my wife, Marjorie, I was doing stand-up in Memphis, and she was sitting in the front row. Afterward, I walked up and said, "Ma'am, I'm going to marry you one day". And 15 years later, I did.
<p style="color: #42909B">…</p>#42909B as Text Shadow:
Success, which is something so simple in the end, is made up of thousands of things, we never fully know what.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42909B">…</p>#42909B as Linear Gradient:
We need to accept that we won't always make the right decisions, that we'll screw up royally sometimes - understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it's part of success.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42909B)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #42909B?
RGB Value for #42909B is rgb(66, 144, 155).
What is the RGB percentage of #42909B?
RGB percentage for #42909B is 25% Red 56% Green 60% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42909B?
CMYK Color Model of #42909B is 57 Cyan 7 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black.
What is the HSL value of #42909B?
HSL Value of #42909B is 187°(degrees) Hue 40 Saturation 43 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #42909B?
HSV Value of #42909B is 187 Hue 57 Saturation 61 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #42909B?
XYZ Color Model of #42909B is 18.13, 23.47, 34.58.