#42a1eb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a1eb is composed of 25.9% red, 63.1% green and 92.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.9% cyan, 31.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.8% black. It has a hue angle of 206.3 degrees, a saturation of 80.9% and a lightness of 59%. #42a1eb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0043d7. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 92
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 8
    CMYK color chart

#42a1eb color description : Bright blue.

#42a1eb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a1eb has RGB values of R:66, G:161, B:235 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.08. Its decimal value is 4366827.

Hex triplet 42a1eb #42a1eb
RGB Decimal 66, 161, 235 rgb(66,161,235)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.1, 92.2 rgb(25.9%,63.1%,92.2%)
CMYK 72, 31, 0, 8
HSL 206.3°, 80.9, 59 hsl(206.3,80.9%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.3°, 71.9, 92.2
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 63.871, -3.904, -45.219
XYZ 29.983, 32.644, 83.313
xyY 0.205, 0.224, 32.644
CIE-LCH 63.871, 45.387, 265.066
CIE-LUV 63.871, -34.871, -71.888
Hunter-Lab 57.135, -6.312, -46.462
Binary 01000010, 10100001, 11101011

Color Schemes with #42a1eb

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Alternatives to #42a1eb

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#42a1eb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a1eb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a1eb;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a1eb

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, #010406 is the darkest color, while #f3f9fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a1eb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92979b is the less saturated color, while #32a3fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a1eb 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
  • #7e91a0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #859de5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #739fee Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00afbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6c9ee7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #61a0ed Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18aacd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population