#42B3BD Hex Color Code

#42B3BD

The Hexadecimal Color #42B3BD is a contrast shade of Medium Turquoise. #42B3BD RGB value is rgb(66, 179, 189). RGB Color Model of #42B3BD consists of 25% red, 70% green and 74% blue. HSL color Mode of #42B3BD has 185°(degrees) Hue, 48% Saturation and 50% Lightness. #42B3BD color has an wavelength of 503.51852nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42B3BD is #66CCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42B3BD is #4BB. The Closest Color to #42B3BD is #48D1CC. Official Name of #42B3BD Hex Code is Fountain Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42B3BD is 65 Cyan 5 Magenta 0 Yellow 26 Black and #42B3BD CMY is 65, 5, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42B3BD is hsl(185,48,50, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(185, 65, 74). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42B3BD is 27.55, 37.07, 53.84.
Hex8 Value of #42B3BD is #42B3BDFF. Decimal Value of #42B3BD is 4371389 and Octal Value of #42B3BD is 20531675. Binary Value of #42B3BD is 1000010, 10110011, 10111101 and Android of #42B3BD is 4282561469 / 0xff42b3bd. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42B3BD is 0.233, 0.313, 0.313 and YIQ Color Space of #42B3BD is 146.353, -70.5497, -20.7875. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42B3BD is 27.37, 43.87, 53.53. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42B3BD is 67.33, -28.28, -14.48. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42B3BD is 67.33, -43.71, -18.03. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42B3BD is 67.33, 31.77, 207.11. Hunter Lab variable of #42B3BD is 60.89, -25.78, -9.81.

#42B3BD - Fountain Blue Color Image
#42B3BD - Fountain Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42B3BD

RGB Percentages of #42B3BD

25%
70%
74%

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 #42B3BD

25.88%
48.98%
74.12%

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 #42B3BD

65%
5%
0%
26%

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 #42B3BD

To get 25% Saturated #42B3BD Color, you need to convert the hex color #42B3BD 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 #42B3BD 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 #42B3BD

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 #42B3BD

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 #42B3BD

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 #42B3BD to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42B3BD to it's the darkest color.

#42B3BD Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 179, 189)
RGB Percent 25%, 70%, 74%
RYB 66.0, 124.89, 189.0
CMYK 65, 5, 0, 26
CMY 65, 5, 0
HSL hsl(185, 48%, 50%)
HSLA hsl(185, 48%, 50%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(185, 65, 74)
XYZ 27.55, 37.07, 53.84
Hex8 Value #42B3BDFF
Decimal Value 4371389
Octal Value 20531675
Binary Value 1000010,10110011,10111101
Android 4282561469 / 0xff42b3bd
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(185, 48%, 50%)
xyY 0.233, 0.313, 37.07
YIQ 146.353, -70.5497, -20.7875
LMS 27.37, 43.87, 53.53
CieLAB 67.33, -28.28, -14.48
CieLUV : LCHuv 67.33, -43.71, -18.03
CieLCH : LCHab 67.33, 31.77, 207.11
Hunter Lab 60.89, -25.78, -9.81
YUV 146.353, 20.97, -70.5
YDbDr 146.353, 64.18, 152.8
YCbCr 141.69, 149.14, 77.65
YCoCg 153.25, 127.5, 25.75
YPbPr 146.35, 24.07, -57.31
Munsell Color System 12128.09 182.94/203.57

#42B3BD HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42B3BD as Background:

From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free.

Jacques Yves Cousteau
<p style="background: #42B3BD">…</p>

#42B3BD as Text Color:

Be quiet now and wait. It may be that the ocean one, the one we desire so to move into and become, desires us out here on land a little longer, going our sundry roads to the shore.

Rumi
<p style="color: #42B3BD">…</p>

#42B3BD as Text Shadow:

I'll love you till the ocean Is folded and hung up to dry And the seven stars go squawking Like geese about the sky.

W. H. Auden
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42B3BD">…</p>

#42B3BD as Linear Gradient:

To me the sea is a continual miracle; The fishes that swim - the rocks - the motion of the waves - the ships, with men in them, what stranger miracles are there?

Walt Whitman
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42B3BD)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42B3BD?

RGB Value for #42B3BD is rgb(66, 179, 189).

What is the RGB percentage of #42B3BD?

RGB percentage for #42B3BD is 25% Red 70% Green 74% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42B3BD?

CMYK Color Model of #42B3BD is 65 Cyan 5 Magenta 0 Yellow 26 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42B3BD?

HSL Value of #42B3BD is 185°(degrees) Hue 48 Saturation 50 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42B3BD?

HSV Value of #42B3BD is 185 Hue 65 Saturation 74 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42B3BD?

XYZ Color Model of #42B3BD is 27.55, 37.07, 53.84.