#42a5ec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a5ec is composed of 25.9% red, 64.7% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72% cyan, 30.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 205.1 degrees, a saturation of 81.7% and a lightness of 59.2%. #42a5ec color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004bd9. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 30
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#42a5ec color description : Bright blue.

#42a5ec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a5ec has RGB values of R:66, G:165, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.3, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 4367852.

Hex triplet 42a5ec #42a5ec
RGB Decimal 66, 165, 236 rgb(66,165,236)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.7, 92.5 rgb(25.9%,64.7%,92.5%)
CMYK 72, 30, 0, 7
HSL 205.1°, 81.7, 59.2 hsl(205.1,81.7%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.1°, 72, 92.5
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 65.059, -5.819, -43.9
XYZ 30.839, 34.122, 84.313
xyY 0.207, 0.229, 34.122
CIE-LCH 65.059, 44.284, 262.45
CIE-LUV 65.059, -36.196, -69.644
Hunter-Lab 58.414, -7.989, -44.687
Binary 01000010, 10100101, 11101100

Color Schemes with #42a5ec

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Alternatives to #42a5ec

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#42a5ec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a5ec

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a5ec

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, #010407 is the darkest color, while #f4fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a5ec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92989c is the less saturated color, while #32a8fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a5ec 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
  • #8aa0e6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #79a2ef Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00b2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6fa2e8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #65a3ee Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18adcf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population