Information about #042CCE color

#042CCE color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #042CCE belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(4, 44, 206) — 1.6% red, 17.3% green, 80.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 79 / 64 / 0 / 19. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#042CCE is a maximally vivid blue that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Blueberry Blue (#0041C2). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Panasonic Blue (#0040BE) and Vivid Sapphire Blue (#003AE7).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(4, 44, 206)), which gives #042CCE its character. If you plan to put text on a #042CCE background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#042CCE color variations

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

#042CCE color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#4E70FB

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White

#FFFFFF

#042CCE color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#042CCE

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#0323A3

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#021A7A

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#011151

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#000828

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Black

#000000

#042CCE color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#304AB3

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#485BA3

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Grey

#808080

#042CCE color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#CC04CC

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#7C04CC

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#047CCC

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#04CCCC

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#042CCE 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
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#CDA504
#CDA504

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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
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#91CD04
#91CD04

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#CD4004
#CD4004

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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
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#042CCE
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#0491CD
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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
#042CCE
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#CD042C
#CD042C

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#2CCD04
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
#042CCE
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#A504CD
#A504CD

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#CDA504
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#2CCD04
#2CCD04

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Square

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

Square color scheme
#042CCE
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#CD0491
#CD0491

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#CDA504
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#04CD40
#04CD40

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Nearest named colors to #042CCE

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

Blueberry Blue color link
Blueberry Blue

#0041C2

Panasonic Blue color link
Panasonic Blue

#0040BE

Vivid Sapphire Blue color link
Vivid Sapphire Blue

#003AE7

Vivid Phthalo Blue color link
Vivid Phthalo Blue

#001DE7

Persian Blue color link
Persian Blue

#1C39BB

Zebo's Blue color link
Zebo's Blue

#0019E9

Absolute Zero color link
Absolute Zero

#0048BA

Fashion Blue color link
Fashion Blue

#2633CB

Mager Blue color link
Mager Blue

#0514B3

UA Blue color link
UA Blue

#0033AA

Blue Blue color link
Blue Blue

#2242C7

Strong Sapphire Blue color link
Strong Sapphire Blue

#002AA8

#042CCE color backgrounds & wallpapers

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#042CCE color image #042CCE color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#042CCE
  • RGB4, 44, 206
  • CMYK79, 64, 0, 19
  • CSSrgb(4, 44, 206)
  • HSL228°, 96%, 41%
  • HSL Precise228.119°, 96.19%, 41.176%
  • HSV228°, 98%, 81%
  • HSB228°, 98%, 81%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.016
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.808
  • GLSLvec3(0.016, 0.173, 0.808)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.016, 0.173, 0.808, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.016, 0.173, 0.808)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB1.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80.8%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID042CCE
  • DECIMAL ID273614
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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