#42A9FF Hex Color Code

#42A9FF

The Hexadecimal Color #42A9FF is a contrast shade of Corn Flower Blue. #42A9FF RGB value is rgb(66, 169, 255). RGB Color Model of #42A9FF consists of 25% red, 66% green and 100% blue. HSL color Mode of #42A9FF has 207°(degrees) Hue, 100% Saturation and 63% Lightness. #42A9FF color has an wavelength of 489.66667nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42A9FF is #66CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42A9FF is #4AF. The Closest Color to #42A9FF is #6495ED. Official Name of #42A9FF Hex Code is Picton Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42A9FF is 74 Cyan 34 Magenta 0 Yellow 0 Black and #42A9FF CMY is 74, 34, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42A9FF is hsl(207,100,63, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(207, 74, 100). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42A9FF is 34.48, 36.75, 99.86.
Hex8 Value of #42A9FF is #42A9FFFF. Decimal Value of #42A9FF is 4368895 and Octal Value of #42A9FF is 20524777. Binary Value of #42A9FF is 1000010, 10101001, 11111111 and Android of #42A9FF is 4282558975 / 0xff42a9ff. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42A9FF is 0.202, 0.215, 0.215 and YIQ Color Space of #42A9FF is 148.007, -89.0095, 4.9787. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42A9FF is 24.84, 38.73, 98.81. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42A9FF is 67.09, -1.54, -51.06. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42A9FF is 67.09, -36.68, -82.64. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42A9FF is 67.09, 51.08, 268.27. Hunter Lab variable of #42A9FF is 60.62, -4.56, -55.23.

#42A9FF - Picton Blue Color Image
#42A9FF - Picton Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42A9FF

RGB Percentages of #42A9FF

25%
66%
100%

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 #42A9FF

25.88%
52.03%
100.0%

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 #42A9FF

74%
34%
0%
0%

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 #42A9FF

To get 25% Saturated #42A9FF Color, you need to convert the hex color #42A9FF 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 #42A9FF 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 #42A9FF

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 #42A9FF

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 #42A9FF

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 #42A9FF to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42A9FF to it's the darkest color.

#42A9FF Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 169, 255)
RGB Percent 25%, 66%, 100%
RYB 66.0, 132.67, 255.0
CMYK 74, 34, 0, 0
CMY 74, 34, 0
HSL hsl(207, 100%, 63%)
HSLA hsl(207, 100%, 63%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(207, 74, 100)
XYZ 34.48, 36.75, 99.86
Hex8 Value #42A9FFFF
Decimal Value 4368895
Octal Value 20524777
Binary Value 1000010,10101001,11111111
Android 4282558975 / 0xff42a9ff
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(207, 100%, 63%)
xyY 0.202, 0.215, 36.75
YIQ 148.007, -89.0095, 4.9787
LMS 24.84, 38.73, 98.81
CieLAB 67.09, -1.54, -51.06
CieLUV : LCHuv 67.09, -36.68, -82.64
CieLCH : LCHab 67.09, 51.08, 268.27
Hunter Lab 60.62, -4.56, -55.23
YUV 148.007, 52.64, -71.94
YDbDr 148.007, 160.99, 155.96
YCbCr 143.11, 181.04, 76.62
YCoCg 164.75, 160.5, 4.25
YPbPr 148.01, 60.38, -58.49
Munsell Color System 12097.87 253.61/230.28

#42A9FF HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42A9FF as Background:

We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone.

Orson Welles
<p style="background: #42A9FF">…</p>

#42A9FF as Text Color:

Love is that splendid triggering of human vitality the supreme activity which nature affords anyone for going out of himself toward someone else.

Jose Ortega y Gasset
<p style="color: #42A9FF">…</p>

#42A9FF as Text Shadow:

When he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night And pay no worship to the garish sun.

William Shakespeare
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42A9FF">…</p>

#42A9FF as Linear Gradient:

Metaphors are dangerous. Love begins with a metaphor. Which is to say, love begins at the point when a woman enters her first word into our poetic memory.

Milan Kundera
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42A9FF)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42A9FF?

RGB Value for #42A9FF is rgb(66, 169, 255).

What is the RGB percentage of #42A9FF?

RGB percentage for #42A9FF is 25% Red 66% Green 100% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42A9FF?

CMYK Color Model of #42A9FF is 74 Cyan 34 Magenta 0 Yellow 0 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42A9FF?

HSL Value of #42A9FF is 207°(degrees) Hue 100 Saturation 63 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42A9FF?

HSV Value of #42A9FF is 207 Hue 74 Saturation 100 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42A9FF?

XYZ Color Model of #42A9FF is 34.48, 36.75, 99.86.