#42a7d1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a7d1 is composed of 25.9% red, 65.5% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.4% cyan, 20.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black. It has a hue angle of 197.6 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 53.9%. #42a7d1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004fa3. 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

#42a7d1 color description : Moderate blue.

#42a7d1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a7d1 has RGB values of R:66, G:167, B:209 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4368337.

Hex triplet 42a7d1 #42a7d1
RGB Decimal 66, 167, 209 rgb(66,167,209)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.5, 82 rgb(25.9%,65.5%,82%)
CMYK 68, 20, 0, 18
HSL 197.6°, 60.9, 53.9 hsl(197.6,60.9%,53.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.6°, 68.4, 82
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.481, -15.916, -29.91
XYZ 27.571, 33.397, 65.311
xyY 0.218, 0.264, 33.397
CIE-LCH 64.481, 33.881, 241.982
CIE-LUV 64.481, -38.232, -44.8
Hunter-Lab 57.79, -15.972, -26.553
Binary 01000010, 10100111, 11010001

Color Schemes with #42a7d1

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Alternatives to #42a7d1

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#42a7d1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a7d1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a7d1;}
.background {background-color:#42a7d1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a7d1;}

Shades and Tints of #42a7d1

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a7d1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #818d92 is the less saturated color, while #15bafe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a7d1 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
  • #7f939b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #959fcb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8e9fd8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #39afbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #77a2cd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #72a2d5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3cacc4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population