#42AAFF Hex Color Code

#42AAFF

The Hexadecimal Color #42AAFF is a contrast shade of Corn Flower Blue. #42AAFF RGB value is rgb(66, 170, 255). RGB Color Model of #42AAFF consists of 25% red, 66% green and 100% blue. HSL color Mode of #42AAFF has 207°(degrees) Hue, 100% Saturation and 63% Lightness. #42AAFF color has an wavelength of 489.66667nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42AAFF is #66CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42AAFF is #4AF. The Closest Color to #42AAFF is #6495ED. Official Name of #42AAFF Hex Code is Picton Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42AAFF is 74 Cyan 33 Magenta 0 Yellow 0 Black and #42AAFF CMY is 74, 33, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42AAFF is hsl(207,100,63, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(207, 74, 100). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42AAFF is 34.66, 37.12, 99.93.
Hex8 Value of #42AAFF is #42AAFFFF. Decimal Value of #42AAFF is 4369151 and Octal Value of #42AAFF is 20525377. Binary Value of #42AAFF is 1000010, 10101010, 11111111 and Android of #42AAFF is 4282559231 / 0xff42aaff. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42AAFF is 0.202, 0.216, 0.216 and YIQ Color Space of #42AAFF is 148.594, -89.2841, 4.456. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42AAFF is 25.12, 39.23, 98.88. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42AAFF is 67.37, -2.12, -50.62. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42AAFF is 67.37, -37.03, -81.89. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42AAFF is 67.37, 50.66, 267.6. Hunter Lab variable of #42AAFF is 60.93, -5.07, -54.6.

#42AAFF - Picton Blue Color Image
#42AAFF - Picton Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42AAFF

RGB Percentages of #42AAFF

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 #42AAFF

25.88%
52.19%
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 #42AAFF

74%
33%
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 #42AAFF

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

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 #42AAFF

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 #42AAFF

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

#42AAFF Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 170, 255)
RGB Percent 25%, 66%, 100%
RYB 66.0, 133.09, 255.0
CMYK 74, 33, 0, 0
CMY 74, 33, 0
HSL hsl(207, 100%, 63%)
HSLA hsl(207, 100%, 63%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(207, 74, 100)
XYZ 34.66, 37.12, 99.93
Hex8 Value #42AAFFFF
Decimal Value 4369151
Octal Value 20525377
Binary Value 1000010,10101010,11111111
Android 4282559231 / 0xff42aaff
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(207, 100%, 63%)
xyY 0.202, 0.216, 37.124
YIQ 148.594, -89.2841, 4.456
LMS 25.12, 39.23, 98.88
CieLAB 67.37, -2.12, -50.62
CieLUV : LCHuv 67.37, -37.03, -81.89
CieLCH : LCHab 67.37, 50.66, 267.6
Hunter Lab 60.93, -5.07, -54.6
YUV 148.594, 52.35, -72.46
YDbDr 148.594, 160.1, 157.08
YCbCr 143.62, 180.75, 76.25
YCoCg 165.25, 160.5, 4.75
YPbPr 148.59, 60.05, -58.91
Munsell Color System 12115.12 251.79/230.02

#42AAFF HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42AAFF as Background:

if you just go on dreaming then it stays a dream and becomes stale and dead. But first to dream and then to do isn't that the way to make a dream come true

Meindert DeJong
<p style="background: #42AAFF">…</p>

#42AAFF as Text Color:

Even if she be not harmed, her heart may fail her in so much and so many horrors; and hereafter she may suffer--both in waking, from her nerves, and in sleep, from her dreams.

Bram Stoker
<p style="color: #42AAFF">…</p>

#42AAFF as Text Shadow:

No matter how much kids beg to be treated like adults, nobody likes to let go of their childhood. You wish for it and dream of it and the second you have it, you wonder what you've done. You wonder what it is you've become.

Daniel H. Wilson
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42AAFF">…</p>

#42AAFF as Linear Gradient:

one who awakens gradually out of a dream, a delicious, grotesque, impossible dream, to feel again the realities pressing into her soul

Kate Chopin
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42AAFF)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42AAFF?

RGB Value for #42AAFF is rgb(66, 170, 255).

What is the RGB percentage of #42AAFF?

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

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

CMYK Color Model of #42AAFF is 74 Cyan 33 Magenta 0 Yellow 0 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42AAFF?

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

What is the HSV value of #42AAFF?

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

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42AAFF?

XYZ Color Model of #42AAFF is 34.66, 37.12, 99.93.