#42a5df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a5df is composed of 25.9% red, 64.7% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 26% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 202.2 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42a5df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004bbf. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42a5df color description : Bright blue.

#42a5df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a5df has RGB values of R:66, G:165, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4367839.

Hex triplet 42a5df #42a5df
RGB Decimal 66, 165, 223 rgb(66,165,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.7, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,64.7%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 26, 0, 13
HSL 202.2°, 71, 56.7 hsl(202.2,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.2°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.479, -10.214, -37.657
XYZ 29.018, 33.394, 74.724
xyY 0.212, 0.244, 33.394
CIE-LCH 64.479, 39.018, 254.824
CIE-LUV 64.479, -36.814, -58.498
Hunter-Lab 57.787, -11.495, -36.216
Binary 01000010, 10100101, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42a5df

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Alternatives to #42a5df

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#42a5df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a5df

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Shades and Tints of #42a5df

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, #02090c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a5df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9193 is the less saturated color, while #29acf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a5df 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
  • #8e8e8e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7f939e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e9fd9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #83a0e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #27b0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #72a1db Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6ba2e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #30acc9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population