#42a2dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a2dc is composed of 25.9% red, 63.5% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 26.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 202.6 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42a2dc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0045b9. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42a2dc color description : Bright blue.

#42a2dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a2dc has RGB values of R:66, G:162, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4367068.

Hex triplet 42a2dc #42a2dc
RGB Decimal 66, 162, 220 rgb(66,162,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.5, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,63.5%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 26, 0, 14
HSL 202.6°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(202.6,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.6°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 63.478, -9.561, -37.561
XYZ 28.082, 32.164, 72.435
xyY 0.212, 0.242, 32.164
CIE-LCH 63.478, 38.759, 255.719
CIE-LUV 63.478, -35.905, -58.277
Hunter-Lab 56.713, -10.862, -36.026
Binary 01000010, 10100010, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42a2dc

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Alternatives to #42a2dc

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#42a2dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a2dc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a2dc

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, #02070a is the darkest color, while #f8fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a2dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879197 is the less saturated color, while #20abfe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a2dc 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
  • #7d909c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8c9cd6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #809ee1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #27adba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #719ed8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #699fdf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #31a9c6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population