#42a6d2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a6d2 is composed of 25.9% red, 65.1% green and 82.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.6% cyan, 21% magenta, 0% yellow and 17.6% black. It has a hue angle of 198.3 degrees, a saturation of 61.5% and a lightness of 54.1%. #42a6d2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004da5. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#42a6d2 color description : Moderate blue.

#42a6d2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a6d2 has RGB values of R:66, G:166, B:210 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4368082.

Hex triplet 42a6d2 #42a6d2
RGB Decimal 66, 166, 210 rgb(66,166,210)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.1, 82.4 rgb(25.9%,65.1%,82.4%)
CMYK 69, 21, 0, 18
HSL 198.3°, 61.5, 54.1 hsl(198.3,61.5%,54.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.3°, 68.6, 82.4
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.227, -15.054, -30.858
XYZ 27.513, 33.082, 65.905
xyY 0.217, 0.262, 33.082
CIE-LCH 64.227, 34.334, 243.995
CIE-LUV 64.227, -37.822, -46.463
Hunter-Lab 57.517, -15.269, -27.675
Binary 01000010, 10100110, 11010010

Color Schemes with #42a6d2

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Alternatives to #42a6d2

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#42a6d2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a6d2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a6d2;}
.background {background-color:#42a6d2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a6d2;}

Shades and Tints of #42a6d2

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f0f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a6d2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #818e93 is the less saturated color, while #15b8ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a6d2 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
  • #7e929b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #939fcc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c9fd8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #37afbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #76a1ce Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #71a1d6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3babc4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population