#42a0df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a0df is composed of 25.9% red, 62.7% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 28.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 204.1 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42a0df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0041bf. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42a0df color description : Bright blue.

#42a0df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a0df has RGB values of R:66, G:160, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4366559.

Hex triplet 42a0df #42a0df
RGB Decimal 66, 160, 223 rgb(66,160,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 62.7, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,62.7%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 28, 0, 13
HSL 204.1°, 71, 56.7 hsl(204.1,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 204.1°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 63.032, -7.434, -39.919
XYZ 28.134, 31.625, 74.43
xyY 0.21, 0.236, 31.625
CIE-LCH 63.032, 40.605, 259.45
CIE-LUV 63.032, -35.064, -62.423
Hunter-Lab 56.236, -9.115, -39.106
Binary 01000010, 10100000, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42a0df

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Alternatives to #42a0df

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#42a0df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a0df

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a0df

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, #02080c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a0df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9193 is the less saturated color, while #29a5f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a0df 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
  • #8b8b8b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c8f9c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #889bda Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7b9de3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1facb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6f9ddb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #669ee2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2ca8c7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population