#42a4ad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a4ad is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.8% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 185 degrees, a saturation of 44.8% and a lightness of 46.9%. #42a4ad color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00495b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#42a4ad color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a4ad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a4ad has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4367533.

Hex triplet 42a4ad #42a4ad
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 173 rgb(66,164,173)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 67.8 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,67.8%)
CMYK 62, 5, 0, 32
HSL 185°, 44.8, 46.9 hsl(185,44.8%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 185°, 61.8, 67.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.274, -25.528, -13.185
XYZ 23.063, 30.724, 44.248
xyY 0.235, 0.313, 30.724
CIE-LCH 62.274, 28.732, 207.316
CIE-LUV 62.274, -39.057, -16.135
Hunter-Lab 55.43, -22.732, -8.529
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 10101101

Color Schemes with #42a4ad

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Alternatives to #42a4ad

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#42a4ad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a4ad

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a4ad;}
.background {background-color:#42a4ad;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a4ad

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 #42a4ad

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

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a4ad 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
  • #888888 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7a8e8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9a9aa9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9c98b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4da8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7a9eaa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7b9cb3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49a6b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population