Information about #42807C color

#42807C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #42807C is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 128, 124) (25.9% red, 50.2% green, 48.6% blue), or CMYK 24 / 0 / 2 / 50 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#42807C is a softly balanced cyan that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Faded Jade (#427977). Nearby in the Register you will also find Paradiso (#488084) and Beetle Green (#4C787E).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(66, 128, 124)), which gives #42807C its character. If you plan to put text on a #42807C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.6:1. #42807C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#42807C color variations

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

#42807C color harmonies

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

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

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.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #42807C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Faded Jade color link
Faded Jade

#427977

Paradiso color link
Paradiso

#488084

Beetle Green color link
Beetle Green

#4C787E

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Viridian color link
Viridian

#40826D

Breaker Bay color link
Breaker Bay

#517B78

Norwester color link
Norwester

#48798A

Ming color link
Ming

#36747D

Green Copper color link
Green Copper

#527F76

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42807C
  • RGB66, 128, 124
  • CMYK24, 0, 2, 50
  • CSSrgb(66, 128, 124)
  • HSL176°, 32%, 38%
  • HSL Precise176.129°, 31.959%, 38.039%
  • HSV176°, 48%, 50%
  • HSB176°, 48%, 50%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.502
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.502, 0.486)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.502, 0.486, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.502, 0.486)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB50.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB48.6%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID42807C
  • DECIMAL ID4358268
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01