#42AAE9 Hex Color Code

#42AAE9

The Hexadecimal Color #42AAE9 is a contrast shade of Corn Flower Blue. #42AAE9 RGB value is rgb(66, 170, 233). RGB Color Model of #42AAE9 consists of 25% red, 66% green and 91% blue. HSL color Mode of #42AAE9 has 203°(degrees) Hue, 79% Saturation and 59% Lightness. #42AAE9 color has an wavelength of 492.18519nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42AAE9 is #66CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42AAE9 is #4AE. The Closest Color to #42AAE9 is #6495ED. Official Name of #42AAE9 Hex Code is Picton Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42AAE9 is 72 Cyan 27 Magenta 0 Yellow 9 Black and #42AAE9 CMY is 72, 27, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42AAE9 is hsl(203,79,59, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(203, 72, 91). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42AAE9 is 31.32, 35.79, 82.33.
Hex8 Value of #42AAE9 is #42AAE9FF. Decimal Value of #42AAE9 is 4369129 and Octal Value of #42AAE9 is 20525351. Binary Value of #42AAE9 is 1000010, 10101010, 11101001 and Android of #42AAE9 is 4282559209 / 0xff42aae9. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42AAE9 is 0.21, 0.239, 0.239 and YIQ Color Space of #42AAE9 is 146.086, -82.2155, -2.3904. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42AAE9 is 24.96, 39.22, 81.54. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42AAE9 is 66.36, -9.64, -40.21. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42AAE9 is 66.36, -38.09, -63.15. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42AAE9 is 66.36, 41.35, 256.52. Hunter Lab variable of #42AAE9 is 59.82, -11.24, -39.72.

#42AAE9 - Picton Blue Color Image
#42AAE9 - Picton Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42AAE9

RGB Percentages of #42AAE9

25%
66%
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 #42AAE9

25.88%
51.02%
91.37%

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 #42AAE9

72%
27%
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 #42AAE9

To get 25% Saturated #42AAE9 Color, you need to convert the hex color #42AAE9 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 #42AAE9 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 #42AAE9

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 #42AAE9

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 #42AAE9

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 #42AAE9 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42AAE9 to it's the darkest color.

#42AAE9 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 170, 233)
RGB Percent 25%, 66%, 91%
RYB 66.0, 130.09, 233.0
CMYK 72, 27, 0, 9
CMY 72, 27, 0
HSL hsl(203, 79%, 59%)
HSLA hsl(203, 79%, 59%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(203, 72, 91)
XYZ 31.32, 35.79, 82.33
Hex8 Value #42AAE9FF
Decimal Value 4369129
Octal Value 20525351
Binary Value 1000010,10101010,11101001
Android 4282559209 / 0xff42aae9
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(203, 79%, 59%)
xyY 0.21, 0.239, 35.787
YIQ 146.086, -82.2155, -2.3904
LMS 24.96, 39.22, 81.54
CieLAB 66.36, -9.64, -40.21
CieLUV : LCHuv 66.36, -38.09, -63.15
CieLCH : LCHab 66.36, 41.35, 256.52
Hunter Lab 59.82, -11.24, -39.72
YUV 146.086, 42.76, -70.26
YDbDr 146.086, 130.78, 152.3
YCbCr 141.46, 171.09, 77.82
YCoCg 159.75, 149.5, 10.25
YPbPr 146.09, 49.05, -57.12
Munsell Color System 12059.51 232.61/226.13

#42AAE9 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42AAE9 as Background:

When the Man waked up he said, 'What is Wild Dog doing here?' And the Woman said, 'His name is not Wild Dog any more, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always.'

Rudyard Kipling
<p style="background: #42AAE9">…</p>

#42AAE9 as Text Color:

With eye upraised his master's look to scan, The joy, the solace, and the aid of man: The rich man's guardian and the poor man's friend, The only creature faithful to the end.

George Crabbe
<p style="color: #42AAE9">…</p>

#42AAE9 as Text Shadow:

Our dogs will love and admire the meanest of us, and feed our colossal vanity with their uncritical homage.

Agnes Repplier
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42AAE9">…</p>

#42AAE9 as Linear Gradient:

I have a dog and sometimes I'll be the littlest kid with my dog and marvel at his ears and his nose and how he looks at me. If he died, I'd bawl like a baby.

Aaron Eckhart
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42AAE9)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42AAE9?

RGB Value for #42AAE9 is rgb(66, 170, 233).

What is the RGB percentage of #42AAE9?

RGB percentage for #42AAE9 is 25% Red 66% Green 91% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42AAE9?

CMYK Color Model of #42AAE9 is 72 Cyan 27 Magenta 0 Yellow 9 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42AAE9?

HSL Value of #42AAE9 is 203°(degrees) Hue 79 Saturation 59 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42AAE9?

HSV Value of #42AAE9 is 203 Hue 72 Saturation 91 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42AAE9?

XYZ Color Model of #42AAE9 is 31.32, 35.79, 82.33.