#42a5ad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a5ad is composed of 25.9% red, 64.7% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.8% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 184.5 degrees, a saturation of 44.8% and a lightness of 46.9%. #42a5ad color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004b5b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#42a5ad color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a5ad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a5ad has RGB values of R:66, G:165, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4367789.

Hex triplet 42a5ad #42a5ad
RGB Decimal 66, 165, 173 rgb(66,165,173)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.7, 67.8 rgb(25.9%,64.7%,67.8%)
CMYK 62, 5, 0, 32
HSL 184.5°, 44.8, 46.9 hsl(184.5,44.8%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 184.5°, 61.8, 67.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.578, -26.03, -12.728
XYZ 23.243, 31.084, 44.308
xyY 0.236, 0.315, 31.084
CIE-LCH 62.578, 28.975, 206.056
CIE-LUV 62.578, -39.432, -15.356
Hunter-Lab 55.753, -23.153, -8.092
Binary 01000010, 10100101, 10101101

Color Schemes with #42a5ad

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Alternatives to #42a5ad

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#42a5ad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a5ad

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a5ad

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f3fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a5ad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707e7f is the less saturated color, while #02dced is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a5ad 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
  • #888888 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7a8e8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9b9ba9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d99b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4ea9b5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7a9faa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7c9db3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49a7b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population