#42a1db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a1db is composed of 25.9% red, 63.1% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 26.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 202.7 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42a1db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0043b7. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42a1db color description : Soft blue.

#42a1db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a1db has RGB values of R:66, G:161, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4366811.

Hex triplet 42a1db #42a1db
RGB Decimal 66, 161, 219 rgb(66,161,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.1, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,63.1%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 26, 0, 14
HSL 202.7°, 68, 55.9 hsl(202.7,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.7°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 63.144, -9.341, -37.529
XYZ 27.775, 31.76, 71.681
xyY 0.212, 0.242, 31.76
CIE-LCH 63.144, 38.674, 256.023
CIE-LUV 63.144, -35.6, -58.202
Hunter-Lab 56.356, -10.651, -35.963
Binary 01000010, 10100001, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42a1db

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Alternatives to #42a1db

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#42a1db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a1db

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a1db

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, #020609 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a1db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879096 is the less saturated color, while #1fa9fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a1db 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
  • #7c8f9b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8b9cd5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f9de0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #28acb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #709dd7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #699ede Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #31a8c5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population