#42a2ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a2ef is composed of 25.9% red, 63.5% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 32.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 206.7 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42a2ef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0045df. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42a2ef color description : Bright blue.

#42a2ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a2ef has RGB values of R:66, G:162, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4367087.

Hex triplet 42a2ef #42a2ef
RGB Decimal 66, 162, 239 rgb(66,162,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.5, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,63.5%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 32, 0, 6
HSL 206.7°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(206.7,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.7°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 64.345, -3.095, -46.669
XYZ 30.743, 33.228, 86.45
xyY 0.204, 0.221, 33.228
CIE-LCH 64.345, 46.772, 266.205
CIE-LUV 64.345, -35.037, -74.51
Hunter-Lab 57.644, -5.678, -48.568
Binary 01000010, 10100010, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42a2ef

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Alternatives to #42a2ef

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#42a2ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a2ef

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Shades and Tints of #42a2ef

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, #01060a is the darkest color, while #f7fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a2ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9199a0 is the less saturated color, while #32a4ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a2ef 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
  • #8e8e8e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7f92a1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #859ee9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #71a1f2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00b0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6c9feb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #60a1f1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18abcf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population