#42a4cf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a4cf is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.1% cyan, 20.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 198.3 degrees, a saturation of 59.5% and a lightness of 53.5%. #42a4cf color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00499f. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#42a4cf color description : Moderate blue.

#42a4cf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a4cf has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 4367567.

Hex triplet 42a4cf #42a4cf
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 207 rgb(66,164,207)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 81.2 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,81.2%)
CMYK 68, 21, 0, 19
HSL 198.3°, 59.5, 53.5 hsl(198.3,59.5%,53.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.3°, 68.1, 81.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 63.518, -14.953, -30.29
XYZ 26.782, 32.212, 63.834
xyY 0.218, 0.262, 32.212
CIE-LCH 63.518, 33.779, 243.727
CIE-LUV 63.518, -37.257, -45.454
Hunter-Lab 56.756, -15.092, -26.956
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 11001111

Color Schemes with #42a4cf

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Alternatives to #42a4cf

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#42a4cf Preview

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Shades and Tints of #42a4cf

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, #040b0e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a4cf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828b8f is the less saturated color, while #14b6fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a4cf 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
  • #8c8c8c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7d9199 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #929dc9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b9dd5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #38adb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #759fcb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #709fd3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3ca9c1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population