#42A49C Hex Color Code

#42A49C

The Hexadecimal Color #42A49C is a contrast shade of Cadet Blue. #42A49C RGB value is rgb(66, 164, 156). RGB Color Model of #42A49C consists of 25% red, 64% green and 61% blue. HSL color Mode of #42A49C has 175°(degrees) Hue, 43% Saturation and 45% Lightness. #42A49C color has an wavelength of 509.81481nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42A49C is #66CCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42A49C is #4A9. The Closest Color to #42A49C is #5F9EA0. Official Name of #42A49C Hex Code is Breaker Bay. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42A49C is 60 Cyan 0 Magenta 5 Yellow 36 Black and #42A49C CMY is 60, 0, 5. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42A49C is hsl(175,43,45, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(175, 60, 64). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42A49C is 21.52, 30.11, 36.12.
Hex8 Value of #42A49C is #42A49CFF. Decimal Value of #42A49C is 4367516 and Octal Value of #42A49C is 20522234. Binary Value of #42A49C is 1000010, 10100100, 10011100 and Android of #42A49C is 4282557596 / 0xff42a49c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42A49C is 0.245, 0.343, 0.343 and YIQ Color Space of #42A49C is 133.786, -55.8278, -23.2166. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42A49C is 22.84, 36.19, 35.99. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42A49C is 61.75, -30.38, -4.4. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42A49C is 61.75, -39.99, -1.89. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42A49C is 61.75, 30.7, 188.24. Hunter Lab variable of #42A49C is 54.87, -26.02, -0.62.

#42A49C - Breaker Bay Color Image
#42A49C - Breaker Bay Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42A49C

RGB Percentages of #42A49C

25%
64%
61%

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 #42A49C

25.88%
45.92%
64.31%

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 #42A49C

60%
0%
5%
36%

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 #42A49C

To get 25% Saturated #42A49C Color, you need to convert the hex color #42A49C 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 #42A49C 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 #42A49C

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 #42A49C

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 #42A49C

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 #42A49C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42A49C to it's the darkest color.

#42A49C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 164, 156)
RGB Percent 25%, 64%, 61%
RYB 66.0, 117.09, 164.0
CMYK 60, 0, 5, 36
CMY 60, 0, 5
HSL hsl(175, 43%, 45%)
HSLA hsl(175, 43%, 45%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(175, 60, 64)
XYZ 21.52, 30.11, 36.12
Hex8 Value #42A49CFF
Decimal Value 4367516
Octal Value 20522234
Binary Value 1000010,10100100,10011100
Android 4282557596 / 0xff42a49c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(175, 43%, 45%)
xyY 0.245, 0.343, 30.107
YIQ 133.786, -55.8278, -23.2166
LMS 22.84, 36.19, 35.99
CieLAB 61.75, -30.38, -4.4
CieLUV : LCHuv 61.75, -39.99, -1.89
CieLCH : LCHab 61.75, 30.7, 188.24
Hunter Lab 54.87, -26.02, -0.62
YUV 133.786, 10.92, -59.47
YDbDr 133.786, 33.44, 128.9
YCbCr 130.9, 139.01, 85.53
YCoCg 137.5, 111.0, 26.5
YPbPr 133.79, 12.54, -48.35
Munsell Color System 11774.53 177.65/190.35

#42A49C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42A49C as Background:

If you press me to say why I loved him, I can say no more than it was because he was he, and I was I.

Michel de Montaigne
<p style="background: #42A49C">…</p>

#42A49C as Text Color:

Love is like quicksilver in the hand. Leave the fingers open and it stays. Clutch it and it darts away.

Dorothy Parker
<p style="color: #42A49C">…</p>

#42A49C as Text Shadow:

Love is the expression of one's values, the greatest reward you can earn for the moral qualities you have achieved in your character and person, the emotional price paid by one man for the joy he receives from the virtues of another.

Ayn Rand
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42A49C">…</p>

#42A49C as Linear Gradient:

The truth is that there is only one terminal dignity - love. And the story of a love is not important - what is important is that one is capable of love. It is perhaps the only glimpse we are permitted of eternity.

Helen Hayes
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42A49C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42A49C?

RGB Value for #42A49C is rgb(66, 164, 156).

What is the RGB percentage of #42A49C?

RGB percentage for #42A49C is 25% Red 64% Green 61% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42A49C?

CMYK Color Model of #42A49C is 60 Cyan 0 Magenta 5 Yellow 36 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42A49C?

HSL Value of #42A49C is 175°(degrees) Hue 43 Saturation 45 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42A49C?

HSV Value of #42A49C is 175 Hue 60 Saturation 64 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42A49C?

XYZ Color Model of #42A49C is 21.52, 30.11, 36.12.