#42a0f4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a0f4 is composed of 25.9% red, 62.7% green and 95.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73% cyan, 34.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 4.3% black. It has a hue angle of 208.3 degrees, a saturation of 89% and a lightness of 60.8%. #42a0f4 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0041e9. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 96
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 4
    CMYK color chart

#42a0f4 color description : Bright blue.

#42a0f4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a0f4 has RGB values of R:66, G:160, B:244 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.04. Its decimal value is 4366580.

Hex triplet 42a0f4 #42a0f4
RGB Decimal 66, 160, 244 rgb(66,160,244)
RGB Percent 25.9, 62.7, 95.7 rgb(25.9%,62.7%,95.7%)
CMYK 73, 34, 0, 4
HSL 208.3°, 89, 60.8 hsl(208.3,89%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.3°, 73, 95.7
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 64.022, -0.222, -49.921
XYZ 31.143, 32.829, 90.278
xyY 0.202, 0.213, 32.829
CIE-LCH 64.022, 49.921, 269.745
CIE-LUV 64.022, -34.149, -80.243
Hunter-Lab 57.297, -3.248, -53.311
Binary 01000010, 10100000, 11110100

Color Schemes with #42a0f4

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Alternatives to #42a0f4

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#42a0f4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a0f4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a0f4;}
.background {background-color:#42a0f4;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a0f4;}

Shades and Tints of #42a0f4

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, #01080f is the darkest color, while #fbfdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a0f4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979b9f is the less saturated color, while #3aa0fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a0f4 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7e91a2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #809dee Protanopia 1% of men
  • #69a0f6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00afbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #699ef0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5aa0f5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18aad0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population