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#42959e

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HEX#42959e
HEX8#42959eff
RGBrgb(66, 149, 158)
CMYK[0.58,0.06,0,0.38]
Name#42959e
HCL[208.95,25.48,57.19]
oklab[0.62,-0.07,-0.03]
Num4363678
HSI[185.09,0.47,0.49]
lab[57.19,-22.29,-12.33]
Lighten
#7dc1c9
Darken
#245156
Saturate
#2ca7b4
Desaturate
#588388
Greyscale
#707070
Brighten
#75c8d1

Color harmonies of #42959e

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.
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#9e4295
#959e42

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.
#42959e
#79429e
#9e4b42
#679e42

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.
#42959e
#54bdc8
#66e5f3
#0d1d1e
#1e4549
#306d73

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.
#42959e
#429e82
#429e95
#42959e
#42839e
#42709e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#42959e
#5d429e
#9e8242

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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#f2f7f8
#e4f0f1
#d7e8ea
#c9e1e3
#bcd9dc
#aed2d5
#a1cacf
#93c2c8
#86bbc1
#78b3ba
#6bacb3
#5da4ac
#509da5
#42959e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#050b0b
#091517
#0e2022
#132b2d
#183538
#1c4044
#214b4f
#26555a
#2a6066
#2f6a71
#34757c
#398087
#3d8a93
#42959e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #42959e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.486 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!
6.024 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!

Color Palettes #42959e

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Use #42959e in CSS

#42959e as Background Color in CSS
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#42959e as Text Color in CSS
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#42959e as Border Color in CSS
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