#42a6d0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a6d0 is composed of 25.9% red, 65.1% green and 81.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.3% cyan, 20.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.4% black. It has a hue angle of 197.7 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 53.7%. #42a6d0 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004da1. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#42a6d0 color description : Moderate blue.

#42a6d0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a6d0 has RGB values of R:66, G:166, B:208 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4368080.

Hex triplet 42a6d0 #42a6d0
RGB Decimal 66, 166, 208 rgb(66,166,208)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.1, 81.6 rgb(25.9%,65.1%,81.6%)
CMYK 68, 20, 0, 18
HSL 197.7°, 60.2, 53.7 hsl(197.7,60.2%,53.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.7°, 68.3, 81.6
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.147, -15.704, -29.872
XYZ 27.265, 32.983, 64.6
xyY 0.218, 0.264, 32.983
CIE-LCH 64.147, 33.748, 242.269
CIE-LUV 64.147, -37.925, -44.729
Hunter-Lab 57.43, -15.76, -26.491
Binary 01000010, 10100110, 11010000

Color Schemes with #42a6d0

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Alternatives to #42a6d0

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#42a6d0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a6d0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a6d0;}
.background {background-color:#42a6d0;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a6d0;}

Shades and Tints of #42a6d0

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, #040c0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a6d0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828c90 is the less saturated color, while #15b9fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a6d0 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7e929a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #949eca Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8e9ed7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #39aebb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #76a1cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #72a1d4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3cabc3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population