#42a1fa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a1fa is composed of 25.9% red, 63.1% green and 98% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.6% cyan, 35.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black. It has a hue angle of 209 degrees, a saturation of 94.8% and a lightness of 62%. #42a1fa color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0043f5. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 98
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 2
    CMYK color chart

#42a1fa color description : Bright blue.

#42a1fa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a1fa has RGB values of R:66, G:161, B:250 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.02. Its decimal value is 4366842.

Hex triplet 42a1fa #42a1fa
RGB Decimal 66, 161, 250 rgb(66,161,250)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.1, 98 rgb(25.9%,63.1%,98%)
CMYK 74, 36, 0, 2
HSL 209°, 94.8, 62 hsl(209,94.8%,62%)
HSV (or HSB) 209°, 73.6, 98
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 64.602, 1.292, -52.285
XYZ 32.243, 33.548, 95.213
xyY 0.2, 0.208, 33.548
CIE-LCH 64.602, 52.301, 271.415
CIE-LUV 64.602, -34.237, -84.506
Hunter-Lab 57.92, -1.994, -56.921
Binary 01000010, 10100001, 11111010

Color Schemes with #42a1fa

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Alternatives to #42a1fa

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#42a1fa Preview

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Shades and Tints of #42a1fa

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, #000102 is the darkest color, while #eef7ff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a1fa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9c9ea0 is the less saturated color, while #42a1fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a1fa 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8093a4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e9ef4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #64a2fb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00b1bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #689ff6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #58a1fb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18abd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population