#42a2ae Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a2ae is composed of 25.9% red, 63.5% green and 68.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.1% cyan, 6.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.8% black. It has a hue angle of 186.7 degrees, a saturation of 45% and a lightness of 47.1%. #42a2ae color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00455d. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 7
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#42a2ae color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a2ae Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a2ae has RGB values of R:66, G:162, B:174 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.07, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4367022.

Hex triplet 42a2ae #42a2ae
RGB Decimal 66, 162, 174 rgb(66,162,174)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.5, 68.2 rgb(25.9%,63.5%,68.2%)
CMYK 62, 7, 0, 32
HSL 186.7°, 45, 47.1 hsl(186.7,45%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.7°, 62.1, 68.2
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 61.7, -24.219, -14.613
XYZ 22.805, 30.053, 44.641
xyY 0.234, 0.308, 30.053
CIE-LCH 61.7, 28.286, 211.104
CIE-LUV 61.7, -38.252, -18.547
Hunter-Lab 54.821, -21.682, -9.906
Binary 01000010, 10100010, 10101110

Color Schemes with #42a2ae

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Alternatives to #42a2ae

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#42a2ae Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a2ae

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a2ae;}
.background {background-color:#42a2ae;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a2ae

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, #010303 is the darkest color, while #f4fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a2ae

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707e80 is the less saturated color, while #01d4ef is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a2ae 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
  • #798c8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9899aa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9997b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4ca6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #789cab Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #799bb4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #48a5b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population