#42856B Hex Code
Color Name: Deep Aquamarine
What is hex #42856B Color?
The color name of hex code #42856B is Deep Aquamarine. The RGB values are (66, 133, 107) which means it is composed of
22% red, 43% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:50 M:0 Y:20 K:48. In the HSV/HSB scale, #42856B has a hue of 157°, 50% saturation and a brightness value of 52%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #42856B Color Codes
| Color Name | Deep Aquamarine |
| RGB Values | (66, 133, 107) |
| CMYK Values | (50%, 0%, 20%, 48%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (157°, 50%, 52%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #339966 |
| Inverse Color | #BD7A94 [English Lavender] |
| Closest Pantone® | 625 C |
| Closest RAL | 6033 [Mint turquoise] |
| Complementary Color | #85425C [Deep Ruby] |
| #42856B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #666666 |
| Desaturated | #646464 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6E6E6E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #757575 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AEAEAE |
Hex #42856B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #42856B is #85425C which is called Deep Ruby. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #42856B color is offered by #85425C. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #42856B are #427E85 and #42854A, called Jelly Bean Blue and May Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #42856B with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #42856B are #85427E (Plum) and #854A42 (Brandy). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#42856B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6B4285 (Maximum Purple) and #856B42 (Raw Umber) along with #42856B, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #42856B has #6B4285 (Maximum Purple), #85425C (Deep Ruby) and #5C8542 (Fern Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #42856B contains #4A4285 (Dark Slate Blue), #85425C (Deep Ruby) and #7E8542 (Old Moss Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #42856B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #42856B rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 42856B Color
Tints
689D89- 7BAA97
- 8EB6A6
- A1C2B5
- B3CEC4
- C6DAD3
- D9E7E1
- ECF3F0
Tones
- 4E846F
- 558471
- 5B8373
- 618376
- 678278
- 6D827A
- 74817C
- 7A817E
Shades
- 356A56
- 2E5D4B
- 285040
- 214336
- 1A352B
- 142820
- 0D1B15
- 070D0B
#42856B Color Patterns
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#42856B Gingham Checks
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
