#42a1df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a1df is composed of 25.9% red, 63.1% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 203.7 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42a1df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0043bf. 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

#42a1df color description : Bright blue.

#42a1df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a1df has RGB values of R:66, G:161, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4366815.

Hex triplet 42a1df #42a1df
RGB Decimal 66, 161, 223 rgb(66,161,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.1, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,63.1%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 28, 0, 13
HSL 203.7°, 71, 56.7 hsl(203.7,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.7°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 63.321, -7.994, -39.466
XYZ 28.308, 31.973, 74.488
xyY 0.21, 0.237, 31.973
CIE-LCH 63.321, 40.268, 258.55
CIE-LUV 63.321, -35.413, -61.641
Hunter-Lab 56.545, -9.593, -38.522
Binary 01000010, 10100001, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42a1df

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Alternatives to #42a1df

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#42a1df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a1df

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Shades and Tints of #42a1df

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 #42a1df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9193 is the less saturated color, while #29a6f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a1df 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
  • #8c8c8c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7d909d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #899cd9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7c9de3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #21adba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6f9edb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #679fe2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2da9c7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population