#42a4a2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a4a2 is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 63.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 1.2% yellow and 35.7% black. It has a hue angle of 178.8 degrees, a saturation of 42.6% and a lightness of 45.1%. #42a4a2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004945. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 0
    • Y 1
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#42a4a2 color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a4a2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a4a2 has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:162 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0, Y:0.01, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 4367522.

Hex triplet 42a4a2 #42a4a2
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 162 rgb(66,164,162)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 63.5 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,63.5%)
CMYK 60, 0, 1, 36
HSL 178.8°, 42.6, 45.1 hsl(178.8,42.6%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 178.8°, 59.8, 64.3
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 61.926, -28.698, -7.523
XYZ 22.042, 30.316, 38.87
xyY 0.242, 0.332, 30.316
CIE-LCH 61.926, 29.668, 194.69
CIE-LUV 61.926, -39.655, -6.869
Hunter-Lab 55.06, -24.897, -3.315
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 10100010

Color Schemes with #42a4a2

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Alternatives to #42a4a2

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#42a4a2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a4a2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a4a2;}
.background {background-color:#42a4a2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a4a2;}

Shades and Tints of #42a4a2

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, #040a0a is the darkest color, while #fbfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a4a2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7878 is the less saturated color, while #04e2dd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a4a2 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
  • #868686 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #788c8c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9c9a9e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a097ad Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #52a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7b9d9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7e9ba9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ca5ac Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population