#42A5E7 Hex Color Code

#42A5E7

The Hexadecimal Color #42A5E7 is a contrast shade of Corn Flower Blue. #42A5E7 RGB value is rgb(66, 165, 231). RGB Color Model of #42A5E7 consists of 25% red, 64% green and 90% blue. HSL color Mode of #42A5E7 has 204°(degrees) Hue, 77% Saturation and 58% Lightness. #42A5E7 color has an wavelength of 491.55556nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42A5E7 is #66CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42A5E7 is #4AE. The Closest Color to #42A5E7 is #6495ED. Official Name of #42A5E7 Hex Code is Picton Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42A5E7 is 71 Cyan 29 Magenta 0 Yellow 9 Black and #42A5E7 CMY is 71, 29, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42A5E7 is hsl(204,77,58, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(204, 71, 91). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42A5E7 is 30.12, 33.83, 80.53.
Hex8 Value of #42A5E7 is #42A5E7FF. Decimal Value of #42A5E7 is 4367847 and Octal Value of #42A5E7 is 20522747. Binary Value of #42A5E7 is 1000010, 10100101, 11100111 and Android of #42A5E7 is 4282557927 / 0xff42a5e7. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42A5E7 is 0.208, 0.234, 0.234 and YIQ Color Space of #42A5E7 is 142.923, -80.1999, -0.3993. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42A5E7 is 23.53, 36.73, 79.74. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42A5E7 is 64.83, -7.51, -41.51. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42A5E7 is 64.83, -36.42, -65.38. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42A5E7 is 64.83, 42.18, 259.74. Hunter Lab variable of #42A5E7 is 58.16, -9.35, -41.38.

#42A5E7 - Picton Blue Color Image
#42A5E7 - Picton Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42A5E7

RGB Percentages of #42A5E7

25%
64%
90%

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 #42A5E7

25.88%
50.15%
90.59%

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 #42A5E7

71%
29%
0%
9%

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 #42A5E7

To get 25% Saturated #42A5E7 Color, you need to convert the hex color #42A5E7 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 #42A5E7 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 #42A5E7

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 #42A5E7

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 #42A5E7

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 #42A5E7 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42A5E7 to it's the darkest color.

#42A5E7 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 165, 231)
RGB Percent 25%, 64%, 90%
RYB 66.0, 127.88, 231.0
CMYK 71, 29, 0, 9
CMY 71, 29, 0
HSL hsl(204, 77%, 58%)
HSLA hsl(204, 77%, 58%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(204, 71, 91)
XYZ 30.12, 33.83, 80.53
Hex8 Value #42A5E7FF
Decimal Value 4367847
Octal Value 20522747
Binary Value 1000010,10100101,11100111
Android 4282557927 / 0xff42a5e7
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(204, 77%, 58%)
xyY 0.208, 0.234, 33.835
YIQ 142.923, -80.1999, -0.3993
LMS 23.53, 36.73, 79.74
CieLAB 64.83, -7.51, -41.51
CieLUV : LCHuv 64.83, -36.42, -65.38
CieLCH : LCHab 64.83, 42.18, 259.74
Hunter Lab 58.16, -9.35, -41.38
YUV 142.923, 43.33, -67.49
YDbDr 142.923, 132.53, 146.29
YCbCr 138.75, 171.66, 79.8
YCoCg 156.75, 148.5, 8.25
YPbPr 142.92, 49.7, -54.87
Munsell Color System 11963.50 239.58/227.52

#42A5E7 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42A5E7 as Background:

There is one friend in the life of each of us who seems not a separate person, however dear and beloved, but an expansion, an interpretation, of one's self, the very meaning of one's soul.

Edith Wharton
<p style="background: #42A5E7">…</p>

#42A5E7 as Text Color:

But remember, when it comes to friends, it's not how much time you spend with them, just how you spend it!

Eiichiro Oda
<p style="color: #42A5E7">…</p>

#42A5E7 as Text Shadow:

Friendship is the purest love. It is the highest form of Love where nothing is asked for, no condition, where one simply enjoys giving.

Rajneesh
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42A5E7">…</p>

#42A5E7 as Linear Gradient:

The reward of friendship is itself. The man who hopes for anything else does not understand what true friendship is.

Aelred of Rievaulx
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42A5E7)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42A5E7?

RGB Value for #42A5E7 is rgb(66, 165, 231).

What is the RGB percentage of #42A5E7?

RGB percentage for #42A5E7 is 25% Red 64% Green 90% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42A5E7?

CMYK Color Model of #42A5E7 is 71 Cyan 29 Magenta 0 Yellow 9 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42A5E7?

HSL Value of #42A5E7 is 204°(degrees) Hue 77 Saturation 58 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42A5E7?

HSV Value of #42A5E7 is 204 Hue 71 Saturation 91 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42A5E7?

XYZ Color Model of #42A5E7 is 30.12, 33.83, 80.53.