#42A4DC Hex Color Code
#42A4DC
The Hexadecimal Color #42A4DC is a contrast shade of Corn Flower Blue. #42A4DC RGB value is rgb(66, 164, 220). RGB Color Model of #42A4DC consists of 25% red, 64% green and 86% blue. HSL color Mode of #42A4DC has 202°(degrees) Hue, 69% Saturation and 56% Lightness. #42A4DC color has an wavelength of 492.81481nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42A4DC is #66CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42A4DC is #4AD. The Closest Color to #42A4DC is #6495ED. Official Name of #42A4DC Hex Code is Shakespeare. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42A4DC is 70 Cyan 25 Magenta 0 Yellow 14 Black and #42A4DC CMY is 70, 25, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42A4DC is hsl(202,69,56, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(202, 70, 86). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42A4DC is 28.44, 32.87, 72.54.
Hex8 Value of #42A4DC is #42A4DCFF. Decimal Value of #42A4DC is 4367580 and Octal Value of #42A4DC is 20522334. Binary Value of #42A4DC is 1000010, 10100100, 11011100 and Android of #42A4DC is 4282557660 / 0xff42a4dc. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42A4DC is 0.212, 0.246, 0.246 and YIQ Color Space of #42A4DC is 141.082, -76.391, -3.2998. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42A4DC is 23.18, 36.23, 71.87. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42A4DC is 64.06, -10.64, -36.65. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42A4DC is 64.06, -36.58, -56.71. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42A4DC is 64.06, 38.16, 253.81. Hunter Lab variable of #42A4DC is 57.33, -11.79, -34.88.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #42A4DC
RGB Percentages of #42A4DC
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 #42A4DC
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 #42A4DC
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 #42A4DC
To get 25% Saturated #42A4DC Color, you need to convert the hex color #42A4DC 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 #42A4DC 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 #42A4DC
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 #42A4DC
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 #42A4DC
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 #42A4DC to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42A4DC to it's the darkest color.
#42A4DC Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(66, 164, 220) |
| RGB Percent | 25%, 64%, 86% |
| RYB | 66.0, 125.89, 220.0 |
| CMYK | 70, 25, 0, 14 |
| CMY | 70, 25, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(202, 69%, 56%) |
| HSLA | hsl(202, 69%, 56%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(202, 70, 86) |
| XYZ | 28.44, 32.87, 72.54 |
| Hex8 Value | #42A4DCFF |
| Decimal Value | 4367580 |
| Octal Value | 20522334 |
| Binary Value | 1000010,10100100,11011100 |
| Android | 4282557660 / 0xff42a4dc |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(202, 69%, 56%) |
| xyY | 0.212, 0.246, 32.873 |
| YIQ | 141.082, -76.391, -3.2998 |
| LMS | 23.18, 36.23, 71.87 |
| CieLAB | 64.06, -10.64, -36.65 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 64.06, -36.58, -56.71 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 64.06, 38.16, 253.81 |
| Hunter Lab | 57.33, -11.79, -34.88 |
| YUV | 141.082, 38.82, -65.87 |
| YDbDr | 141.082, 118.75, 142.79 |
| YCbCr | 137.16, 167.12, 80.96 |
| YCoCg | 153.5, 143.0, 10.5 |
| YPbPr | 141.08, 44.54, -53.55 |
| Munsell Color System | 11916.68 230.75/225.33 |
#42A4DC HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#42A4DC as Background:
A blessed thing it is for any man or woman to have a friend, one human soul whom we can trust utterly, who knows the best and worst of us, and who loves us in spite of all our faults.
<p style="background: #42A4DC">…</p>#42A4DC as Text Color:
I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.
<p style="color: #42A4DC">…</p>#42A4DC as Text Shadow:
It is difficult to obtain the friendship of a cat. It is a philosophical animal... one that does not place its affections thoughtlessly.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42A4DC">…</p>#42A4DC as Linear Gradient:
Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42A4DC)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #42A4DC?
RGB Value for #42A4DC is rgb(66, 164, 220).
What is the RGB percentage of #42A4DC?
RGB percentage for #42A4DC is 25% Red 64% Green 86% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42A4DC?
CMYK Color Model of #42A4DC is 70 Cyan 25 Magenta 0 Yellow 14 Black.
What is the HSL value of #42A4DC?
HSL Value of #42A4DC is 202°(degrees) Hue 69 Saturation 56 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #42A4DC?
HSV Value of #42A4DC is 202 Hue 70 Saturation 86 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #42A4DC?
XYZ Color Model of #42A4DC is 28.44, 32.87, 72.54.