#42a3f2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a3f2 is composed of 25.9% red, 63.9% green and 94.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.7% cyan, 32.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 5.1% black. It has a hue angle of 206.9 degrees, a saturation of 87.1% and a lightness of 60.4%. #42a3f2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0047e5. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 95
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 5
    CMYK color chart

#42a3f2 color description : Bright blue.

#42a3f2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a3f2 has RGB values of R:66, G:163, B:242 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 4367346.

Hex triplet 42a3f2 #42a3f2
RGB Decimal 66, 163, 242 rgb(66,163,242)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.9, 94.9 rgb(25.9%,63.9%,94.9%)
CMYK 73, 33, 0, 5
HSL 206.9°, 87.1, 60.4 hsl(206.9,87.1%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.9°, 72.7, 94.9
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 64.772, -2.63, -47.641
XYZ 31.367, 33.761, 88.863
xyY 0.204, 0.219, 33.761
CIE-LCH 64.772, 47.713, 266.841
CIE-LUV 64.772, -35.245, -76.28
Hunter-Lab 58.104, -5.32, -50.004
Binary 01000010, 10100011, 11110010

Color Schemes with #42a3f2

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Alternatives to #42a3f2

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#42a3f2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a3f2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a3f2;}
.background {background-color:#42a3f2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a3f2;}

Shades and Tints of #42a3f2

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, #01070d is the darkest color, while #fafcff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a3f2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979a9d is the less saturated color, while #3aa4fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a3f2 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8093a3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #859fec Protanopia 1% of men
  • #70a2f4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00b1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6ca0ee Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5fa2f3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18acd1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population