#42a2ce Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a2ce is composed of 25.9% red, 63.5% green and 80.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68% cyan, 21.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.2% black. It has a hue angle of 198.9 degrees, a saturation of 58.8% and a lightness of 53.3%. #42a2ce color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00459d. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#42a2ce color description : Moderate blue.

#42a2ce Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a2ce has RGB values of R:66, G:162, B:206 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 4367054.

Hex triplet 42a2ce #42a2ce
RGB Decimal 66, 162, 206 rgb(66,162,206)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.5, 80.8 rgb(25.9%,63.5%,80.8%)
CMYK 68, 21, 0, 19
HSL 198.9°, 58.8, 53.3 hsl(198.9,58.8%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.9°, 68, 80.8
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 62.888, -14.197, -30.708
XYZ 26.305, 31.453, 63.074
xyY 0.218, 0.26, 31.453
CIE-LCH 62.888, 33.831, 245.188
CIE-LUV 62.888, -36.588, -46.176
Hunter-Lab 56.083, -14.423, -27.423
Binary 01000010, 10100010, 11001110

Color Schemes with #42a2ce

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Alternatives to #42a2ce

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#42a2ce Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a2ce

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a2ce;}
.background {background-color:#42a2ce;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a2ce;}

Shades and Tints of #42a2ce

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, #030a0e is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a2ce

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828a8e is the less saturated color, while #14b3fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a2ce 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
  • #8a8a8a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c8f98 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #909bc9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #899bd4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #38abb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #739eca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6f9ed2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3ba8c0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population