#42a69a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a69a is composed of 25.9% red, 65.1% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 7.2% yellow and 34.9% black. It has a hue angle of 172.8 degrees, a saturation of 43.1% and a lightness of 45.5%. #42a69a color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004d35. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 0
    • Y 7
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#42a69a color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a69a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a69a has RGB values of R:66, G:166, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0, Y:0.07, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 4368026.

Hex triplet 42a69a #42a69a
RGB Decimal 66, 166, 154 rgb(66,166,154)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.1, 60.4 rgb(25.9%,65.1%,60.4%)
CMYK 60, 0, 7, 35
HSL 172.8°, 43.1, 45.5 hsl(172.8,43.1%,45.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 172.8°, 60.2, 65.1
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.306, -31.868, -2.466
XYZ 21.714, 30.762, 35.363
xyY 0.247, 0.35, 30.762
CIE-LCH 62.306, 31.964, 184.424
CIE-LUV 62.306, -40.852, 1.235
Hunter-Lab 55.464, -27.179, 1.021
Binary 01000010, 10100110, 10011010

Color Schemes with #42a69a

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Alternatives to #42a69a

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#42a69a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a69a

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a69a

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, #050c0b is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a69a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7978 is the less saturated color, while #04e4c9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a69a 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
  • #798d8b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9f9b97 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a597a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #55a7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7d9f98 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #819da1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ea6aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population