#42a0bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a0bd is composed of 25.9% red, 62.7% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 65.1% cyan, 15.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 194.1 degrees, a saturation of 48.2% and a lightness of 50%. #42a0bd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00417b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#42a0bd color description : Moderate cyan.

#42a0bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a0bd has RGB values of R:66, G:160, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 4366525.

Hex triplet 42a0bd #42a0bd
RGB Decimal 66, 160, 189 rgb(66,160,189)
RGB Percent 25.9, 62.7, 74.1 rgb(25.9%,62.7%,74.1%)
CMYK 65, 15, 0, 26
HSL 194.1°, 48.2, 50 hsl(194.1,48.2%,50%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.1°, 65.1, 74.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 61.63, -18.581, -23.146
XYZ 24, 29.972, 52.662
xyY 0.225, 0.281, 29.972
CIE-LCH 61.63, 29.682, 231.243
CIE-LUV 61.63, -36.722, -33.03
Hunter-Lab 54.747, -17.554, -18.709
Binary 01000010, 10100000, 10111101

Color Schemes with #42a0bd

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Alternatives to #42a0bd

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#42a0bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a0bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a0bd;}
.background {background-color:#42a0bd;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a0bd;}

Shades and Tints of #42a0bd

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, #050c0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a0bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d8182 is the less saturated color, while #07bff8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a0bd 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
  • #878787 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #798c92 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9299b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8f98c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #43a7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #759bba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #739ac2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #42a4b6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population