#42a4ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a4ef is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 206 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42a4ef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0049df. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42a4ef color description : Bright blue.

#42a4ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a4ef has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4367599.

Hex triplet 42a4ef #42a4ef
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 239 rgb(66,164,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 31, 0, 6
HSL 206°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(206,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 206°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 64.914, -4.229, -45.774
XYZ 31.098, 33.939, 86.568
xyY 0.205, 0.224, 33.939
CIE-LCH 64.914, 45.969, 264.722
CIE-LUV 64.914, -35.717, -72.971
Hunter-Lab 58.257, -6.663, -47.324
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42a4ef

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Alternatives to #42a4ef

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#42a4ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a4ef

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Shades and Tints of #42a4ef

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, #01060a is the darkest color, while #f7fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a4ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919aa0 is the less saturated color, while #32a6ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a4ef 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8093a2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #87a0e9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #75a2f2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00b2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6ea1eb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #62a3f1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18add0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population