#42a7af Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a7af is composed of 25.9% red, 65.5% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.3% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 184.4 degrees, a saturation of 45.2% and a lightness of 47.3%. #42a7af color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004f5f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#42a7af color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a7af Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a7af has RGB values of R:66, G:167, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4368303.

Hex triplet 42a7af #42a7af
RGB Decimal 66, 167, 175 rgb(66,167,175)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.5, 68.6 rgb(25.9%,65.5%,68.6%)
CMYK 62, 5, 0, 31
HSL 184.4°, 45.2, 47.3 hsl(184.4,45.2%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 184.4°, 62.3, 68.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 63.251, -26.445, -12.837
XYZ 23.801, 31.889, 45.456
xyY 0.235, 0.315, 31.889
CIE-LCH 63.251, 29.396, 205.893
CIE-LUV 63.251, -40.072, -15.497
Hunter-Lab 56.47, -23.589, -8.197
Binary 01000010, 10100111, 10101111

Color Schemes with #42a7af

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Alternatives to #42a7af

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#42a7af Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a7af

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Shades and Tints of #42a7af

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, #020404 is the darkest color, while #f5fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a7af

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707f81 is the less saturated color, while #01def0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a7af 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
  • #8a8a8a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c9091 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9d9daa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9f9bb9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4eaab7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7ca0ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7d9fb5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49a9b4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population