#42968C Hex Color Code

#42968C

The Hexadecimal Color #42968C is a contrast shade of Cadet Blue. #42968C RGB value is rgb(66, 150, 140). RGB Color Model of #42968C consists of 25% red, 58% green and 54% blue. HSL color Mode of #42968C has 173°(degrees) Hue, 39% Saturation and 42% Lightness. #42968C color has an wavelength of 511.07407nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42968C is #669999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42968C is #498. The Closest Color to #42968C is #5F9EA0. Official Name of #42968C Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42968C is 56 Cyan 0 Magenta 7 Yellow 41 Black and #42968C CMY is 56, 0, 7. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42968C is hsl(173,39,42, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(173, 56, 59). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42968C is 17.88, 24.86, 28.66.
Hex8 Value of #42968C is #42968CFF. Decimal Value of #42968C is 4363916 and Octal Value of #42968C is 20513214. Binary Value of #42968C is 1000010, 10010110, 10001100 and Android of #42968C is 4282553996 / 0xff42968c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42968C is 0.25, 0.348, 0.348 and YIQ Color Space of #42968C is 123.744, -46.8426, -20.878. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42968C is 19.13, 29.79, 28.58. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42968C is 56.94, -27.9, -2.42. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42968C is 56.94, -35.4, 0.7. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42968C is 56.94, 28.0, 184.96. Hunter Lab variable of #42968C is 49.86, -23.24, 0.82.

#42968C - Smalt Blue Color Image
#42968C - Smalt Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42968C

RGB Percentages of #42968C

25%
58%
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 #42968C

25.88%
43.4%
58.82%

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 #42968C

56%
0%
7%
41%

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 #42968C

To get 25% Saturated #42968C Color, you need to convert the hex color #42968C 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 #42968C 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 #42968C

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 #42968C

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 #42968C

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 #42968C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42968C to it's the darkest color.

#42968C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 150, 140)
RGB Percent 25%, 58%, 54%
RYB 66.0, 110.66, 150.0
CMYK 56, 0, 7, 41
CMY 56, 0, 7
HSL hsl(173, 39%, 42%)
HSLA hsl(173, 39%, 42%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(173, 56, 59)
XYZ 17.88, 24.86, 28.66
Hex8 Value #42968CFF
Decimal Value 4363916
Octal Value 20513214
Binary Value 1000010,10010110,10001100
Android 4282553996 / 0xff42968c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(173, 39%, 42%)
xyY 0.25, 0.348, 24.863
YIQ 123.744, -46.8426, -20.878
LMS 19.13, 29.79, 28.58
CieLAB 56.94, -27.9, -2.42
CieLUV : LCHuv 56.94, -35.4, 0.7
CieLCH : LCHab 56.94, 28.0, 184.96
Hunter Lab 49.86, -23.24, 0.82
YUV 123.744, 7.99, -50.66
YDbDr 123.744, 24.47, 109.8
YCbCr 122.27, 136.06, 91.82
YCoCg 126.5, 103.0, 23.5
YPbPr 123.74, 9.17, -41.19
Munsell Color System 11432.86 178.58/187.51

#42968C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42968C as Background:

There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires.

Nelson Mandela
<p style="background: #42968C">…</p>

#42968C as Text Color:

Boys think girls are like books, If the cover doesn't catch their eye they won't bother to read what's inside".

Marilyn Monroe
<p style="color: #42968C">…</p>

#42968C as Text Shadow:

Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day. It is the accumulative weight of our disciplines and our judgments that leads us to either fortune or failure.

Jim Rohn
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42968C">…</p>

#42968C as Linear Gradient:

Every human being is intended to have a character of his own; to be what no others are, and to do what no other can do.

William Ellery Channing
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42968C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42968C?

RGB Value for #42968C is rgb(66, 150, 140).

What is the RGB percentage of #42968C?

RGB percentage for #42968C is 25% Red 58% Green 54% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42968C?

CMYK Color Model of #42968C is 56 Cyan 0 Magenta 7 Yellow 41 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42968C?

HSL Value of #42968C is 173°(degrees) Hue 39 Saturation 42 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42968C?

HSV Value of #42968C is 173 Hue 56 Saturation 59 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42968C?

XYZ Color Model of #42968C is 17.88, 24.86, 28.66.