#42a3df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a3df is composed of 25.9% red, 63.9% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 26.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 202.9 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42a3df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0047bf. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 27
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42a3df color description : Bright blue.

#42a3df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a3df has RGB values of R:66, G:163, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.27, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4367327.

Hex triplet 42a3df #42a3df
RGB Decimal 66, 163, 223 rgb(66,163,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.9, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,63.9%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 27, 0, 13
HSL 202.9°, 71, 56.7 hsl(202.9,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.9°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 63.899, -9.108, -38.562
XYZ 28.66, 32.678, 74.605
xyY 0.211, 0.24, 32.678
CIE-LCH 63.899, 39.623, 256.711
CIE-LUV 63.899, -36.113, -60.073
Hunter-Lab 57.165, -10.546, -37.363
Binary 01000010, 10100011, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42a3df

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Alternatives to #42a3df

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#42a3df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a3df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a3df;}
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.border {border:1px solid #42a3df;}

Shades and Tints of #42a3df

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, #02080c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a3df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9193 is the less saturated color, while #29a9f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a3df 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7e919d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8c9dd9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #809fe4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #24afbb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #719fdb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #69a0e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2faac8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population