#42A6EA Hex Color Code

#42A6EA

The Hexadecimal Color #42A6EA is a contrast shade of Corn Flower Blue. #42A6EA RGB value is rgb(66, 166, 234). RGB Color Model of #42A6EA consists of 25% red, 65% green and 91% blue. HSL color Mode of #42A6EA has 204°(degrees) Hue, 80% Saturation and 59% Lightness. #42A6EA color has an wavelength of 491.55556nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42A6EA is #66CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42A6EA is #4AE. The Closest Color to #42A6EA is #6495ED. Official Name of #42A6EA Hex Code is Picton Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42A6EA is 72 Cyan 29 Magenta 0 Yellow 8 Black and #42A6EA CMY is 72, 29, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42A6EA is hsl(204,80,59, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(204, 72, 92). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42A6EA is 30.73, 34.37, 82.84.
Hex8 Value of #42A6EA is #42A6EAFF. Decimal Value of #42A6EA is 4368106 and Octal Value of #42A6EA is 20523352. Binary Value of #42A6EA is 1000010, 10100110, 11101010 and Android of #42A6EA is 4282558186 / 0xff42a6ea. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42A6EA is 0.208, 0.232, 0.232 and YIQ Color Space of #42A6EA is 143.852, -81.4384, 0.0116. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42A6EA is 23.83, 37.23, 82.02. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42A6EA is 65.26, -7.07, -42.49. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42A6EA is 65.26, -36.63, -67.15. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42A6EA is 65.26, 43.07, 260.55. Hunter Lab variable of #42A6EA is 58.63, -9.03, -42.74.

#42A6EA - Picton Blue Color Image
#42A6EA - Picton Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42A6EA

RGB Percentages of #42A6EA

25%
65%
91%

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 #42A6EA

25.88%
50.47%
91.76%

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 #42A6EA

72%
29%
0%
8%

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 #42A6EA

To get 25% Saturated #42A6EA Color, you need to convert the hex color #42A6EA 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 #42A6EA 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 #42A6EA

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 #42A6EA

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 #42A6EA

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 #42A6EA to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42A6EA to it's the darkest color.

#42A6EA Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 166, 234)
RGB Percent 25%, 65%, 91%
RYB 66.0, 128.69, 234.0
CMYK 72, 29, 0, 8
CMY 72, 29, 0
HSL hsl(204, 80%, 59%)
HSLA hsl(204, 80%, 59%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(204, 72, 92)
XYZ 30.73, 34.37, 82.84
Hex8 Value #42A6EAFF
Decimal Value 4368106
Octal Value 20523352
Binary Value 1000010,10100110,11101010
Android 4282558186 / 0xff42a6ea
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(204, 80%, 59%)
xyY 0.208, 0.232, 34.368
YIQ 143.852, -81.4384, 0.0116
LMS 23.83, 37.23, 82.02
CieLAB 65.26, -7.07, -42.49
CieLUV : LCHuv 65.26, -36.63, -67.15
CieLCH : LCHab 65.26, 43.07, 260.55
Hunter Lab 58.63, -9.03, -42.74
YUV 143.852, 44.35, -68.3
YDbDr 143.852, 135.64, 148.06
YCbCr 139.54, 172.69, 79.22
YCoCg 158.0, 150.0, 8.0
YPbPr 143.85, 50.87, -55.53
Munsell Color System 11989.63 240.58/227.78

#42A6EA HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42A6EA as Background:

I never say "nagging". I think that "nagging" is a term that men created to get women to pipe down some. But it's a trap that we've created. We created several terms for women to back you down. Nagging means to stop asking me questions, then we get away with more. I think it's a term men created.

Steve Harvey
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#42A6EA as Text Color:

If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you'll achieve the same results.

Tony Robbins
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#42A6EA as Text Shadow:

It is not the possession of truth, but the success which attends the seeking after it, that enriches the seeker and brings happiness to him.

Max Planck
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#42A6EA as Linear Gradient:

In order that people may be happy in their work, these three things are needed: They must be fit for it. They must not do too much of it. And they must have a sense of success in it.

John Ruskin
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FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42A6EA?

RGB Value for #42A6EA is rgb(66, 166, 234).

What is the RGB percentage of #42A6EA?

RGB percentage for #42A6EA is 25% Red 65% Green 91% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42A6EA?

CMYK Color Model of #42A6EA is 72 Cyan 29 Magenta 0 Yellow 8 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42A6EA?

HSL Value of #42A6EA is 204°(degrees) Hue 80 Saturation 59 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42A6EA?

HSV Value of #42A6EA is 204 Hue 72 Saturation 92 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42A6EA?

XYZ Color Model of #42A6EA is 30.73, 34.37, 82.84.