#42a0b2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a0b2 is composed of 25.9% red, 62.7% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.9% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 189.6 degrees, a saturation of 45.9% and a lightness of 47.8%. #42a0b2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004165. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 63
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#42a0b2 color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a0b2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a0b2 has RGB values of R:66, G:160, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.63, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 4366514.

Hex triplet 42a0b2 #42a0b2
RGB Decimal 66, 160, 178 rgb(66,160,178)
RGB Percent 25.9, 62.7, 69.8 rgb(25.9%,62.7%,69.8%)
CMYK 63, 10, 0, 30
HSL 189.6°, 45.9, 47.8 hsl(189.6,45.9%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.6°, 62.9, 69.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 61.231, -21.989, -17.573
XYZ 22.851, 29.512, 46.609
xyY 0.231, 0.298, 29.512
CIE-LCH 61.231, 28.148, 218.632
CIE-LUV 61.231, -37.292, -23.541
Hunter-Lab 54.325, -19.986, -12.841
Binary 01000010, 10100000, 10110010

Color Schemes with #42a0b2

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Alternatives to #42a0b2

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#42a0b2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a0b2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a0b2;}
.background {background-color:#42a0b2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a0b2;}

Shades and Tints of #42a0b2

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, #020606 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a0b2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #718083 is the less saturated color, while #00cdf4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a0b2 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
  • #788b8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9598ae Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9596bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #49a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #769baf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7699b7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #46a3b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population