#42998E Hex Color Code

#42998E

The Hexadecimal Color #42998E is a contrast shade of Cadet Blue. #42998E RGB value is rgb(66, 153, 142). RGB Color Model of #42998E consists of 25% red, 60% green and 55% blue. HSL color Mode of #42998E has 172°(degrees) Hue, 40% Saturation and 43% Lightness. #42998E color has an wavelength of 511.7037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42998E is #66CC99. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42998E is #498. The Closest Color to #42998E is #5F9EA0. Official Name of #42998E Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42998E is 57 Cyan 0 Magenta 7 Yellow 40 Black and #42998E CMY is 57, 0, 7. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42998E is hsl(172,40,43, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(172, 57, 60). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42998E is 18.52, 25.89, 29.61.
Hex8 Value of #42998E is #42998EFF. Decimal Value of #42998E is 4364686 and Octal Value of #42998E is 20514616. Binary Value of #42998E is 1000010, 10011001, 10001110 and Android of #42998E is 4282554766 / 0xff42998e. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42998E is 0.25, 0.35, 0.35 and YIQ Color Space of #42998E is 125.733, -48.309, -21.8237. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42998E is 19.89, 31.1, 29.53. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42998E is 57.93, -28.8, -2.11. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42998E is 57.93, -36.45, 1.29. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42998E is 57.93, 28.88, 184.19. Hunter Lab variable of #42998E is 50.88, -24.07, 1.11.

#42998E - Smalt Blue Color Image
#42998E - Smalt Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42998E

RGB Percentages of #42998E

25%
60%
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 #42998E

25.88%
44.09%
60.0%

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 #42998E

57%
0%
7%
40%

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 #42998E

To get 25% Saturated #42998E Color, you need to convert the hex color #42998E 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 #42998E 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 #42998E

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 #42998E

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 #42998E

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 #42998E to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42998E to it's the darkest color.

#42998E Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 153, 142)
RGB Percent 25%, 60%, 55%
RYB 66.0, 112.44, 153.0
CMYK 57, 0, 7, 40
CMY 57, 0, 7
HSL hsl(172, 40%, 43%)
HSLA hsl(172, 40%, 43%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(172, 57, 60)
XYZ 18.52, 25.89, 29.61
Hex8 Value #42998EFF
Decimal Value 4364686
Octal Value 20514616
Binary Value 1000010,10011001,10001110
Android 4282554766 / 0xff42998e
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(172, 40%, 43%)
xyY 0.25, 0.35, 25.892
YIQ 125.733, -48.309, -21.8237
LMS 19.89, 31.1, 29.53
CieLAB 57.93, -28.8, -2.11
CieLUV : LCHuv 57.93, -36.45, 1.29
CieLCH : LCHab 57.93, 28.88, 184.19
Hunter Lab 50.88, -24.07, 1.11
YUV 125.733, 7.99, -52.41
YDbDr 125.733, 24.49, 113.58
YCbCr 123.98, 136.06, 90.57
YCoCg 128.5, 104.0, 24.5
YPbPr 125.73, 9.18, -42.61
Munsell Color System 11506.53 178.27/186.79

#42998E HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42998E as Background:

Be quiet now and wait. It may be that the ocean one, the one we desire so to move into and become, desires us out here on land a little longer, going our sundry roads to the shore.

Rumi
<p style="background: #42998E">…</p>

#42998E as Text Color:

I am the daughter of Earth and Water, And the nursling of the Sky; I pass through the pores of the ocean and shores; I change, but I cannot die.

Percy Bysshe Shelley
<p style="color: #42998E">…</p>

#42998E as Text Shadow:

From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free.

Jacques Yves Cousteau
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42998E">…</p>

#42998E as Linear Gradient:

I'll love you till the ocean Is folded and hung up to dry And the seven stars go squawking Like geese about the sky.

W. H. Auden
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42998E)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42998E?

RGB Value for #42998E is rgb(66, 153, 142).

What is the RGB percentage of #42998E?

RGB percentage for #42998E is 25% Red 60% Green 55% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42998E?

CMYK Color Model of #42998E is 57 Cyan 0 Magenta 7 Yellow 40 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42998E?

HSL Value of #42998E is 172°(degrees) Hue 40 Saturation 43 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42998E?

HSV Value of #42998E is 172 Hue 57 Saturation 60 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42998E?

XYZ Color Model of #42998E is 18.52, 25.89, 29.61.