#42B4FD Hex Color Code

#42B4FD

The Hexadecimal Color #42B4FD is a contrast shade of Corn Flower Blue. #42B4FD RGB value is rgb(66, 180, 253). RGB Color Model of #42B4FD consists of 25% red, 70% green and 99% blue. HSL color Mode of #42B4FD has 203°(degrees) Hue, 98% Saturation and 63% Lightness. #42B4FD color has an wavelength of 492.18519nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42B4FD is #66CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42B4FD is #4BF. The Closest Color to #42B4FD is #6495ED. Official Name of #42B4FD Hex Code is Picton Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42B4FD is 74 Cyan 29 Magenta 0 Yellow 1 Black and #42B4FD CMY is 74, 29, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42B4FD is hsl(203,98,63, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(203, 74, 99). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42B4FD is 36.29, 40.89, 98.89.
Hex8 Value of #42B4FD is #42B4FDFF. Decimal Value of #42B4FD is 4371709 and Octal Value of #42B4FD is 20532375. Binary Value of #42B4FD is 1000010, 10110100, 11111101 and Android of #42B4FD is 4282561789 / 0xff42b4fd. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42B4FD is 0.206, 0.232, 0.232 and YIQ Color Space of #42B4FD is 154.236, -91.3875, -1.3934. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42B4FD is 28.1, 44.48, 97.91. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42B4FD is 70.1, -8.38, -45.24. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42B4FD is 70.1, -40.5, -72.41. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42B4FD is 70.1, 46.01, 259.51. Hunter Lab variable of #42B4FD is 63.95, -10.6, -46.93.

#42B4FD - Picton Blue Color Image
#42B4FD - Picton Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42B4FD

RGB Percentages of #42B4FD

25%
70%
99%

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 #42B4FD

25.88%
53.66%
99.22%

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 #42B4FD

74%
29%
0%
1%

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 #42B4FD

To get 25% Saturated #42B4FD Color, you need to convert the hex color #42B4FD 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 #42B4FD 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 #42B4FD

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 #42B4FD

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 #42B4FD

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 #42B4FD to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42B4FD to it's the darkest color.

#42B4FD Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 180, 253)
RGB Percent 25%, 70%, 99%
RYB 66.0, 136.82, 253.0
CMYK 74, 29, 0, 1
CMY 74, 29, 0
HSL hsl(203, 98%, 63%)
HSLA hsl(203, 98%, 63%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(203, 74, 99)
XYZ 36.29, 40.89, 98.89
Hex8 Value #42B4FDFF
Decimal Value 4371709
Octal Value 20532375
Binary Value 1000010,10110100,11111101
Android 4282561789 / 0xff42b4fd
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(203, 98%, 63%)
xyY 0.206, 0.232, 40.888
YIQ 154.236, -91.3875, -1.3934
LMS 28.1, 44.48, 97.91
CieLAB 70.1, -8.38, -45.24
CieLUV : LCHuv 70.1, -40.5, -72.41
CieLCH : LCHab 70.1, 46.01, 259.51
Hunter Lab 63.95, -10.6, -46.93
YUV 154.236, 48.59, -77.41
YDbDr 154.236, 148.61, 167.8
YCbCr 148.46, 176.96, 72.72
YCoCg 169.75, 159.5, 10.25
YPbPr 154.24, 55.74, -62.94
Munsell Color System 12278.16 232.88/226.82

#42B4FD HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42B4FD as Background:

When I was about 14. I saw my first mountain. I saw the ocean for the first time. I remember thinking that that ocean looked very similar to our wheat fields. I didn't know what I thought I would see when I looked out at the ocean, but I thought I'd see something different.

Dennis Hopper
<p style="background: #42B4FD">…</p>

#42B4FD as Text Color:

Every ripple on the ocean, every leaf on every tree, every sand dune in the desert, every power we never see.

Sting
<p style="color: #42B4FD">…</p>

#42B4FD as Text Shadow:

People think that the ocean is big enough to sustain anything we throw at it - its hard to get into your head that it's actually finite.

Glenn Close
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42B4FD">…</p>

#42B4FD as Linear Gradient:

He fills heaven and earth as the ocean fills the bucket that is submerged in it, and as the ocean surrounds the bucket so does God in the universe He fills. "The heaven of heavens cannot contain Thee." God is not contained: He contains.

Aiden Wilson Tozer
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42B4FD)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42B4FD?

RGB Value for #42B4FD is rgb(66, 180, 253).

What is the RGB percentage of #42B4FD?

RGB percentage for #42B4FD is 25% Red 70% Green 99% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42B4FD?

CMYK Color Model of #42B4FD is 74 Cyan 29 Magenta 0 Yellow 1 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42B4FD?

HSL Value of #42B4FD is 203°(degrees) Hue 98 Saturation 63 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42B4FD?

HSV Value of #42B4FD is 203 Hue 74 Saturation 99 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42B4FD?

XYZ Color Model of #42B4FD is 36.29, 40.89, 98.89.