#42a6da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a6da is composed of 25.9% red, 65.1% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.7% cyan, 23.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 200.5 degrees, a saturation of 67.3% and a lightness of 55.7%. #42a6da color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004db5. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#42a6da color description : Soft blue.

#42a6da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a6da has RGB values of R:66, G:166, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 4368090.

Hex triplet 42a6da #42a6da
RGB Decimal 66, 166, 218 rgb(66,166,218)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.1, 85.5 rgb(25.9%,65.1%,85.5%)
CMYK 70, 24, 0, 15
HSL 200.5°, 67.3, 55.7 hsl(200.5,67.3%,55.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.5°, 69.7, 85.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.556, -12.427, -34.775
XYZ 28.535, 33.49, 71.286
xyY 0.214, 0.251, 33.49
CIE-LCH 64.556, 36.929, 250.335
CIE-LUV 64.556, -37.414, -53.39
Hunter-Lab 57.871, -13.26, -32.525
Binary 01000010, 10100110, 11011010

Color Schemes with #42a6da

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Alternatives to #42a6da

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#42a6da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a6da

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Shades and Tints of #42a6da

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, #020608 is the darkest color, while #f6fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a6da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #889094 is the less saturated color, while #1fb1fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a6da 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
  • #8e8e8e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7f939d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #919fd4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #87a0e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2fb0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #74a2d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6ea2dd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #36acc7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population