#42a59f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a59f is composed of 25.9% red, 64.7% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60% cyan, 0% magenta, 3.6% yellow and 35.3% black. It has a hue angle of 176.4 degrees, a saturation of 42.9% and a lightness of 45.3%. #42a59f color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004b3f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 0
    • Y 4
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#42a59f color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a59f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a59f has RGB values of R:66, G:165, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0, Y:0.04, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 4367775.

Hex triplet 42a59f #42a59f
RGB Decimal 66, 165, 159 rgb(66,165,159)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.7, 62.4 rgb(25.9%,64.7%,62.4%)
CMYK 60, 0, 4, 35
HSL 176.4°, 42.9, 45.3 hsl(176.4,42.9%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 176.4°, 60, 64.7
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.143, -30.023, -5.515
XYZ 21.958, 30.57, 37.542
xyY 0.244, 0.339, 30.57
CIE-LCH 62.143, 30.526, 190.408
CIE-LUV 62.143, -40.198, -3.619
Hunter-Lab 55.29, -25.868, -1.555
Binary 01000010, 10100101, 10011111

Color Schemes with #42a59f

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Alternatives to #42a59f

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#42a59f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a59f

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a59f

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, #040b0a is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a59f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7978 is the less saturated color, while #04e3d6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a59f 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
  • #878787 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #798d8c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9e9a9b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a297aa Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #53a7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7c9e9d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7f9ca6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4da6ac Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population