#42a0af Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a0af is composed of 25.9% red, 62.7% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.3% cyan, 8.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 188.3 degrees, a saturation of 45.2% and a lightness of 47.3%. #42a0af color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00415f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#42a0af color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a0af Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a0af has RGB values of R:66, G:160, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4366511.

Hex triplet 42a0af #42a0af
RGB Decimal 66, 160, 175 rgb(66,160,175)
RGB Percent 25.9, 62.7, 68.6 rgb(25.9%,62.7%,68.6%)
CMYK 62, 9, 0, 31
HSL 188.3°, 45.2, 47.3 hsl(188.3,45.2%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.3°, 62.3, 68.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 61.127, -22.897, -16.042
XYZ 22.553, 29.393, 45.04
xyY 0.233, 0.303, 29.393
CIE-LCH 61.127, 27.957, 215.015
CIE-LUV 61.127, -37.449, -20.968
Hunter-Lab 54.216, -20.622, -11.305
Binary 01000010, 10100000, 10101111

Color Schemes with #42a0af

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Alternatives to #42a0af

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#42a0af Preview

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Shades and Tints of #42a0af

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, #020404 is the darkest color, while #f5fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a0af

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707e81 is the less saturated color, while #01cff0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a0af 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
  • #868686 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #788b8e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9598ab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9696b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4aa5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #779aac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7799b5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #47a3b0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population