#42a6b2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a6b2 is composed of 25.9% red, 65.1% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.9% cyan, 6.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 186.4 degrees, a saturation of 45.9% and a lightness of 47.8%. #42a6b2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004d65. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 63
    • M 7
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#42a6b2 color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a6b2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a6b2 has RGB values of R:66, G:166, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.63, M:0.07, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 4368050.

Hex triplet 42a6b2 #42a6b2
RGB Decimal 66, 166, 178 rgb(66,166,178)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.1, 69.8 rgb(25.9%,65.1%,69.8%)
CMYK 63, 7, 0, 30
HSL 186.4°, 45.9, 47.8 hsl(186.4,45.9%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.4°, 62.9, 69.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 63.047, -25.056, -14.825
XYZ 23.917, 31.643, 46.964
xyY 0.233, 0.309, 31.643
CIE-LCH 63.047, 29.113, 210.611
CIE-LUV 63.047, -39.533, -18.832
Hunter-Lab 56.252, -22.549, -10.124
Binary 01000010, 10100110, 10110010

Color Schemes with #42a6b2

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Alternatives to #42a6b2

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#42a6b2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a6b2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a6b2;}
.background {background-color:#42a6b2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a6b2;}

Shades and Tints of #42a6b2

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, #020606 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a6b2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #718183 is the less saturated color, while #00daf4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a6b2 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
  • #898989 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7b8f91 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9b9cad Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9c9abb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4caab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7aa0af Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7b9eb8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #48a8b5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population