#42a0ae Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a0ae is composed of 25.9% red, 62.7% green and 68.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.1% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.8% black. It has a hue angle of 187.8 degrees, a saturation of 45% and a lightness of 47.1%. #42a0ae color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00415d. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 8
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#42a0ae color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a0ae Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a0ae has RGB values of R:66, G:160, B:174 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.08, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4366510.

Hex triplet 42a0ae #42a0ae
RGB Decimal 66, 160, 174 rgb(66,160,174)
RGB Percent 25.9, 62.7, 68.2 rgb(25.9%,62.7%,68.2%)
CMYK 62, 8, 0, 32
HSL 187.8°, 45, 47.1 hsl(187.8,45%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.8°, 62.1, 68.2
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 61.093, -23.198, -15.53
XYZ 22.455, 29.354, 44.525
xyY 0.233, 0.305, 29.354
CIE-LCH 61.093, 27.916, 213.801
CIE-LUV 61.093, -37.501, -20.112
Hunter-Lab 54.179, -20.832, -10.799
Binary 01000010, 10100000, 10101110

Color Schemes with #42a0ae

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Alternatives to #42a0ae

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#42a0ae Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a0ae

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a0ae;}
.background {background-color:#42a0ae;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a0ae

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #010303 is the darkest color, while #f4fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a0ae

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707e80 is the less saturated color, while #01d0ef is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a0ae is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #858585 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #788a8d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9697aa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9696b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4ba5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #779aab Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7899b4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #47a3b0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population