#42A8AF Hex Color Code

#42A8AF

The Hexadecimal Color #42A8AF is a contrast shade of Cadet Blue. #42A8AF RGB value is rgb(66, 168, 175). RGB Color Model of #42A8AF consists of 25% red, 65% green and 68% blue. HSL color Mode of #42A8AF has 184°(degrees) Hue, 45% Saturation and 47% Lightness. #42A8AF color has an wavelength of 504.14815nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42A8AF is #66CCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42A8AF is #4AA. The Closest Color to #42A8AF is #5F9EA0. Official Name of #42A8AF Hex Code is Fountain Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42A8AF is 62 Cyan 4 Magenta 0 Yellow 31 Black and #42A8AF CMY is 62, 4, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42A8AF is hsl(184,45,47, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(184, 62, 69). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42A8AF is 23.98, 32.26, 45.51.
Hex8 Value of #42A8AF is #42A8AFFF. Decimal Value of #42A8AF is 4368559 and Octal Value of #42A8AF is 20524257. Binary Value of #42A8AF is 1000010, 10101000, 10101111 and Android of #42A8AF is 4282558639 / 0xff42a8af. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42A8AF is 0.236, 0.317, 0.317 and YIQ Color Space of #42A8AF is 138.3, -63.0309, -19.3946. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42A8AF is 24.04, 38.17, 45.27. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42A8AF is 63.56, -26.98, -12.37. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42A8AF is 63.56, -40.48, -14.71. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42A8AF is 63.56, 29.68, 204.63. Hunter Lab variable of #42A8AF is 56.8, -24.03, -7.75.

#42A8AF - Fountain Blue Color Image
#42A8AF - Fountain Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42A8AF

RGB Percentages of #42A8AF

25%
65%
68%

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 #42A8AF

25.88%
46.55%
68.63%

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 #42A8AF

62%
4%
0%
31%

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 #42A8AF

To get 25% Saturated #42A8AF Color, you need to convert the hex color #42A8AF 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 #42A8AF 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 #42A8AF

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 #42A8AF

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 #42A8AF

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 #42A8AF to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42A8AF to it's the darkest color.

#42A8AF Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 168, 175)
RGB Percent 25%, 65%, 68%
RYB 66.0, 118.69, 175.0
CMYK 62, 4, 0, 31
CMY 62, 4, 0
HSL hsl(184, 45%, 47%)
HSLA hsl(184, 45%, 47%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(184, 62, 69)
XYZ 23.98, 32.26, 45.51
Hex8 Value #42A8AFFF
Decimal Value 4368559
Octal Value 20524257
Binary Value 1000010,10101000,10101111
Android 4282558639 / 0xff42a8af
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(184, 45%, 47%)
xyY 0.236, 0.317, 32.256
YIQ 138.3, -63.0309, -19.3946
LMS 24.04, 38.17, 45.27
CieLAB 63.56, -26.98, -12.37
CieLUV : LCHuv 63.56, -40.48, -14.71
CieLCH : LCHab 63.56, 29.68, 204.63
Hunter Lab 56.8, -24.03, -7.75
YUV 138.3, 18.05, -63.43
YDbDr 138.3, 55.23, 137.49
YCbCr 134.78, 146.19, 82.7
YCoCg 144.25, 120.5, 23.75
YPbPr 138.3, 20.71, -51.57
Munsell Color System 11892.90 184.16/202.15

#42A8AF HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42A8AF as Background:

A professional soldier understands that war means killing people, war means maiming people, war means families left without fathers and mothers.

Norman Schwarzkopf
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#42A8AF as Text Color:

I think I'm going to have to live vicariously through my daughter's rebellion because I certainly never did go through adolescence.

Brooke Shields
<p style="color: #42A8AF">…</p>

#42A8AF as Text Shadow:

I don't see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.

Tupac Shakur
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42A8AF">…</p>

#42A8AF as Linear Gradient:

One of the darkest, deepest shames so many of us mothers feel nowadays is our fear that we are Bad Mothers, that we are failing our children and falling far short of our own ideals.

Ayelet Waldman
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FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42A8AF?

RGB Value for #42A8AF is rgb(66, 168, 175).

What is the RGB percentage of #42A8AF?

RGB percentage for #42A8AF is 25% Red 65% Green 68% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42A8AF?

CMYK Color Model of #42A8AF is 62 Cyan 4 Magenta 0 Yellow 31 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42A8AF?

HSL Value of #42A8AF is 184°(degrees) Hue 45 Saturation 47 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42A8AF?

HSV Value of #42A8AF is 184 Hue 62 Saturation 69 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42A8AF?

XYZ Color Model of #42A8AF is 23.98, 32.26, 45.51.