#42a4cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a4cd is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.8% cyan, 20% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 197.7 degrees, a saturation of 58.2% and a lightness of 53.1%. #42a4cd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00499b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42a4cd color description : Moderate blue.

#42a4cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a4cd has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4367565.

Hex triplet 42a4cd #42a4cd
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 205 rgb(66,164,205)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 80.4 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,80.4%)
CMYK 68, 20, 0, 20
HSL 197.7°, 58.2, 53.1 hsl(197.7,58.2%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.7°, 67.8, 80.4
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 63.438, -15.602, -29.302
XYZ 26.539, 32.115, 62.554
xyY 0.219, 0.265, 32.115
CIE-LCH 63.438, 33.196, 241.967
CIE-LUV 63.438, -37.359, -43.72
Hunter-Lab 56.67, -15.58, -25.778
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 11001101

Color Schemes with #42a4cd

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Alternatives to #42a4cd

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#42a4cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a4cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a4cd;}
.background {background-color:#42a4cd;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a4cd;}

Shades and Tints of #42a4cd

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, #030a0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a4cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828a8d is the less saturated color, while #14b7fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a4cd 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
  • #8b8b8b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c9098 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #939dc7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c9dd4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3aacb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #759fc9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #719fd1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3da9c0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population