#42a1b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a1b8 is composed of 25.9% red, 63.1% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.1% cyan, 12.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 191.7 degrees, a saturation of 47.2% and a lightness of 49%. #42a1b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004371. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#42a1b8 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42a1b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a1b8 has RGB values of R:66, G:161, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 4366776.

Hex triplet 42a1b8 #42a1b8
RGB Decimal 66, 161, 184 rgb(66,161,184)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.1, 72.2 rgb(25.9%,63.1%,72.2%)
CMYK 64, 13, 0, 28
HSL 191.7°, 47.2, 49 hsl(191.7,47.2%,49%)
HSV (or HSB) 191.7°, 64.1, 72.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 61.746, -20.667, -20.162
XYZ 23.641, 30.107, 49.91
xyY 0.228, 0.29, 30.107
CIE-LCH 61.746, 28.873, 224.292
CIE-LUV 61.746, -37.35, -27.918
Hunter-Lab 54.87, -19.114, -15.522
Binary 01000010, 10100001, 10111000

Color Schemes with #42a1b8

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Alternatives to #42a1b8

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#42a1b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a1b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a1b8;}
.background {background-color:#42a1b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a1b8;}

Shades and Tints of #42a1b8

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, #04090b is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a1b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c7e7e is the less saturated color, while #08c4f2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a1b8 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
  • #798c91 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9599b3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9398c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #46a7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #769cb5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #759bbd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #44a5b5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population