#42a4d1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a4d1 is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.4% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black. It has a hue angle of 198.9 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 53.9%. #42a4d1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0049a3. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#42a4d1 color description : Moderate blue.

#42a4d1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a4d1 has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:209 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4367569.

Hex triplet 42a4d1 #42a4d1
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 209 rgb(66,164,209)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 82 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,82%)
CMYK 68, 22, 0, 18
HSL 198.9°, 60.9, 53.9 hsl(198.9,60.9%,53.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.9°, 68.4, 82
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 63.599, -14.3, -31.276
XYZ 27.028, 32.31, 65.13
xyY 0.217, 0.26, 32.31
CIE-LCH 63.599, 34.39, 245.428
CIE-LUV 63.599, -37.156, -47.187
Hunter-Lab 56.842, -14.599, -28.145
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 11010001

Color Schemes with #42a4d1

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Alternatives to #42a4d1

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#42a4d1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a4d1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a4d1;}
.background {background-color:#42a4d1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a4d1;}

Shades and Tints of #42a4d1

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a4d1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #818d92 is the less saturated color, while #15b5fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a4d1 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
  • #7d919a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #919dcb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a9dd7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #36adba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #749fcd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #709fd5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3aaac2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population