#42a3ad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a3ad is composed of 25.9% red, 63.9% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.8% cyan, 5.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 185.6 degrees, a saturation of 44.8% and a lightness of 46.9%. #42a3ad color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00475b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#42a3ad color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a3ad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a3ad has RGB values of R:66, G:163, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4367277.

Hex triplet 42a3ad #42a3ad
RGB Decimal 66, 163, 173 rgb(66,163,173)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.9, 67.8 rgb(25.9%,63.9%,67.8%)
CMYK 62, 6, 0, 32
HSL 185.6°, 44.8, 46.9 hsl(185.6,44.8%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.6°, 61.8, 67.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 61.97, -25.023, -13.643
XYZ 22.885, 30.368, 44.188
xyY 0.235, 0.312, 30.368
CIE-LCH 61.97, 28.501, 208.599
CIE-LUV 61.97, -38.681, -16.914
Hunter-Lab 55.107, -22.311, -8.968
Binary 01000010, 10100011, 10101101

Color Schemes with #42a3ad

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Alternatives to #42a3ad

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#42a3ad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a3ad

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a3ad;}
.background {background-color:#42a3ad;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a3ad;}

Shades and Tints of #42a3ad

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f3fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a3ad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707e7f is the less saturated color, while #02d7ed is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a3ad 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
  • #798d8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #999aa9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9b98b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4da7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #799daa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7a9cb3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49a5b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population