#42a5a2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a5a2 is composed of 25.9% red, 64.7% green and 63.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60% cyan, 0% magenta, 1.8% yellow and 35.3% black. It has a hue angle of 178.2 degrees, a saturation of 42.9% and a lightness of 45.3%. #42a5a2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004b45. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 0
    • Y 2
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#42a5a2 color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a5a2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a5a2 has RGB values of R:66, G:165, B:162 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0, Y:0.02, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 4367778.

Hex triplet 42a5a2 #42a5a2
RGB Decimal 66, 165, 162 rgb(66,165,162)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.7, 63.5 rgb(25.9%,64.7%,63.5%)
CMYK 60, 0, 2, 35
HSL 178.2°, 42.9, 45.3 hsl(178.2,42.9%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 178.2°, 60, 64.7
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.233, -29.187, -7.067
XYZ 22.222, 30.675, 38.93
xyY 0.242, 0.334, 30.675
CIE-LCH 62.233, 30.031, 193.612
CIE-LUV 62.233, -40.034, -6.106
Hunter-Lab 55.385, -25.307, -2.905
Binary 01000010, 10100101, 10100010

Color Schemes with #42a5a2

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Alternatives to #42a5a2

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#42a5a2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a5a2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a5a2;}
.background {background-color:#42a5a2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a5a2;}

Shades and Tints of #42a5a2

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, #040b0b is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a5a2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7978 is the less saturated color, while #04e3dc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a5a2 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
  • #9d9b9e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a198ad Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #52a7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7c9e9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7e9ca9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ca6ad Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population