#42978E Hex Color Code

#42978E

The Hexadecimal Color #42978E is a contrast shade of Cadet Blue. #42978E RGB value is rgb(66, 151, 142). RGB Color Model of #42978E consists of 25% red, 59% green and 55% blue. HSL color Mode of #42978E has 174°(degrees) Hue, 39% Saturation and 43% Lightness. #42978E color has an wavelength of 510.44444nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42978E is #669999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42978E is #498. The Closest Color to #42978E is #5F9EA0. Official Name of #42978E Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42978E is 56 Cyan 0 Magenta 6 Yellow 41 Black and #42978E CMY is 56, 0, 6. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42978E is hsl(174,39,43, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(174, 56, 59). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42978E is 18.19, 25.24, 29.5.
Hex8 Value of #42978E is #42978EFF. Decimal Value of #42978E is 4364174 and Octal Value of #42978E is 20513616. Binary Value of #42978E is 1000010, 10010111, 10001110 and Android of #42978E is 4282554254 / 0xff42978e. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42978E is 0.249, 0.346, 0.346 and YIQ Color Space of #42978E is 124.559, -47.7598, -20.7783. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42978E is 19.38, 30.23, 29.41. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42978E is 57.31, -27.85, -3.02. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42978E is 57.31, -35.69, -0.19. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42978E is 57.31, 28.01, 186.19. Hunter Lab variable of #42978E is 50.24, -23.29, 0.35.

#42978E - Smalt Blue Color Image
#42978E - Smalt Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42978E

RGB Percentages of #42978E

25%
59%
55%

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 #42978E

25.88%
43.48%
59.22%

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 #42978E

56%
0%
6%
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 #42978E

To get 25% Saturated #42978E Color, you need to convert the hex color #42978E 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 #42978E 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 #42978E

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 #42978E

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 #42978E

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 #42978E to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42978E to it's the darkest color.

#42978E Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 151, 142)
RGB Percent 25%, 59%, 55%
RYB 66.0, 110.88, 151.0
CMYK 56, 0, 6, 41
CMY 56, 0, 6
HSL hsl(174, 39%, 43%)
HSLA hsl(174, 39%, 43%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(174, 56, 59)
XYZ 18.19, 25.24, 29.5
Hex8 Value #42978EFF
Decimal Value 4364174
Octal Value 20513616
Binary Value 1000010,10010111,10001110
Android 4282554254 / 0xff42978e
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(174, 39%, 43%)
xyY 0.249, 0.346, 25.243
YIQ 124.559, -47.7598, -20.7783
LMS 19.38, 30.23, 29.41
CieLAB 57.31, -27.85, -3.02
CieLUV : LCHuv 57.31, -35.69, -0.19
CieLCH : LCHab 57.31, 28.01, 186.19
Hunter Lab 50.24, -23.29, 0.35
YUV 124.559, 8.57, -51.38
YDbDr 124.559, 26.25, 111.35
YCbCr 122.97, 136.65, 91.31
YCoCg 127.5, 104.0, 23.5
YPbPr 124.56, 9.84, -41.77
Munsell Color System 11460.43 178.75/188.59

#42978E HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42978E as Background:

And I can't even go to the grocery store without some ones that's clean and a shirt with a team/It seems we living the American dream but people highest up got the lowest self esteem/The prettiest people do the ugliest things for the road to riches and diamond rings.

Kanye West
<p style="background: #42978E">…</p>

#42978E as Text Color:

I still have a dream of one day - I would love to hire a semi-retired contractor and just build a house - him and I building a house for me. I would truly love to do that

Christopher Meloni
<p style="color: #42978E">…</p>

#42978E as Text Shadow:

Architects have to dream, we have to search for our Atlantises, to be explorers, adventurers, and yet to build responsibly and well.

Renzo Piano
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42978E">…</p>

#42978E as Linear Gradient:

With the video for Boulevard of Broken Dreams we were going for something a bit like Ladykillers, you know? Pretty and demented at the same time...like me!

Billie Joe Armstrong
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42978E)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42978E?

RGB Value for #42978E is rgb(66, 151, 142).

What is the RGB percentage of #42978E?

RGB percentage for #42978E is 25% Red 59% Green 55% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42978E?

CMYK Color Model of #42978E is 56 Cyan 0 Magenta 6 Yellow 41 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42978E?

HSL Value of #42978E is 174°(degrees) Hue 39 Saturation 43 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42978E?

HSV Value of #42978E is 174 Hue 56 Saturation 59 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42978E?

XYZ Color Model of #42978E is 18.19, 25.24, 29.5.