#42A6C9 Hex Color Code

#42A6C9

The Hexadecimal Color #42A6C9 is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #42A6C9 RGB value is rgb(66, 166, 201). RGB Color Model of #42A6C9 consists of 25% red, 65% green and 78% blue. HSL color Mode of #42A6C9 has 196°(degrees) Hue, 56% Saturation and 52% Lightness. #42A6C9 color has an wavelength of 496.59259nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42A6C9 is #66CCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42A6C9 is #4AC. The Closest Color to #42A6C9 is #4682B4. Official Name of #42A6C9 Hex Code is Shakespeare. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42A6C9 is 67 Cyan 17 Magenta 0 Yellow 21 Black and #42A6C9 CMY is 67, 17, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42A6C9 is hsl(196,56,52, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(196, 67, 79). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42A6C9 is 26.42, 32.64, 60.16.
Hex8 Value of #42A6C9 is #42A6C9FF. Decimal Value of #42A6C9 is 4368073 and Octal Value of #42A6C9 is 20523311. Binary Value of #42A6C9 is 1000010, 10100110, 11001001 and Android of #42A6C9 is 4282558153 / 0xff42a6c9. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42A6C9 is 0.222, 0.274, 0.274 and YIQ Color Space of #42A6C9 is 140.09, -70.8355, -10.258. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42A6C9 is 23.61, 37.18, 59.68. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42A6C9 is 63.87, -17.95, -26.41. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42A6C9 is 63.87, -38.28, -38.68. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42A6C9 is 63.87, 31.93, 235.8. Hunter Lab variable of #42A6C9 is 57.13, -17.43, -22.44.

#42A6C9 - Shakespeare Color Image
#42A6C9 - Shakespeare Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42A6C9

RGB Percentages of #42A6C9

25%
65%
78%

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 #42A6C9

25.88%
48.41%
78.82%

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 #42A6C9

67%
17%
0%
21%

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 #42A6C9

To get 25% Saturated #42A6C9 Color, you need to convert the hex color #42A6C9 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 #42A6C9 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 #42A6C9

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 #42A6C9

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 #42A6C9

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 #42A6C9 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42A6C9 to it's the darkest color.

#42A6C9 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 166, 201)
RGB Percent 25%, 65%, 78%
RYB 66.0, 123.45, 201.0
CMYK 67, 17, 0, 21
CMY 67, 17, 0
HSL hsl(196, 56%, 52%)
HSLA hsl(196, 56%, 52%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(196, 67, 79)
XYZ 26.42, 32.64, 60.16
Hex8 Value #42A6C9FF
Decimal Value 4368073
Octal Value 20523311
Binary Value 1000010,10100110,11001001
Android 4282558153 / 0xff42a6c9
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(196, 56%, 52%)
xyY 0.222, 0.274, 32.645
YIQ 140.09, -70.8355, -10.258
LMS 23.61, 37.18, 59.68
CieLAB 63.87, -17.95, -26.41
CieLUV : LCHuv 63.87, -38.28, -38.68
CieLCH : LCHab 63.87, 31.93, 235.8
Hunter Lab 57.13, -17.43, -22.44
YUV 140.09, 29.96, -65.0
YDbDr 140.09, 91.66, 140.9
YCbCr 136.31, 158.19, 81.58
YCoCg 149.75, 133.5, 16.25
YPbPr 140.09, 34.37, -52.85
Munsell Color System 11909.32 208.75/217.96

#42A6C9 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42A6C9 as Background:

You can have no idea, if you have not tried, how difficult it is to find out anything whatever from an encyclopedia, unless you know all about it already.

Gwen Raverat
<p style="background: #42A6C9">…</p>

#42A6C9 as Text Color:

Science explained people, but could not understand them. After long centuries among the bones and muscles it might be advancing to knowledge of the nerves, but this would never give understanding

E. M. Forster
<p style="color: #42A6C9">…</p>

#42A6C9 as Text Shadow:

The conviction that everything that happens on earth must be comprehensible to man can lead to interpreting history by commonplaces.

Hannah Arendt
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42A6C9">…</p>

#42A6C9 as Linear Gradient:

cut off from the intuitive knowledge of ontological reason, technical knowledge is directionless and ultimately meaningless. When it dominates, life is deprived of an experience of depth, and it tends toward despair.

Mary Daly
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42A6C9)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42A6C9?

RGB Value for #42A6C9 is rgb(66, 166, 201).

What is the RGB percentage of #42A6C9?

RGB percentage for #42A6C9 is 25% Red 65% Green 78% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42A6C9?

CMYK Color Model of #42A6C9 is 67 Cyan 17 Magenta 0 Yellow 21 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42A6C9?

HSL Value of #42A6C9 is 196°(degrees) Hue 56 Saturation 52 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42A6C9?

HSV Value of #42A6C9 is 196 Hue 67 Saturation 79 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42A6C9?

XYZ Color Model of #42A6C9 is 26.42, 32.64, 60.16.