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#42797e

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HEX#42797e
HEX8#42797eff
RGBrgb(66, 121, 126)
CMYK[0.48,0.04,0,0.51]
Name#42797e
HCL[206.65,18.72,47.42]
oklab[0.54,-0.05,-0.02]
Num4356478
HSI[184.31,0.37,0.41]
lab[47.42,-16.73,-8.4]
Lighten
#71afb5
Darken
#1f393b
Saturate
#2f8991
Desaturate
#55696b
Greyscale
#606060
Brighten
#75acb1

Color harmonies of #42797e

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#42797e
#7e4279
#797e42

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#42797e
#65427e
#7e4742
#5b7e42

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#42797e
#58a2a8
#6fcbd3
#85f3fd
#152729
#2c5053

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#42797e
#427e6b
#427e77
#42797e
#426d7e
#42617e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#42797e
#53427e
#7e6b42

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f2f5f6
#e4eced
#d7e2e3
#c9d9da
#bccfd1
#aec6c8
#a1bcbf
#93b2b5
#86a9ac
#789fa3
#6b969a
#5d8c90
#508387
#42797e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#050909
#091112
#0e1a1b
#132324
#182b2d
#1c3436
#213d3f
#264548
#2a4e51
#2f565a
#345f63
#39686c
#3d7075
#42797e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #42797e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.92 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
4.268 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #42797e

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Use #42797e in CSS

#42797e as Background Color in CSS
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#42797e as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#42797e">Text Color</div>
#42797e as Border Color in CSS
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