#42a7db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a7db is composed of 25.9% red, 65.5% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 23.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 200.4 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42a7db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004fb7. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42a7db color description : Soft blue.

#42a7db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a7db has RGB values of R:66, G:167, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4368347.

Hex triplet 42a7db #42a7db
RGB Decimal 66, 167, 219 rgb(66,167,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.5, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,65.5%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 24, 0, 14
HSL 200.4°, 68, 55.9 hsl(200.4,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.4°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.889, -12.641, -34.809
XYZ 28.848, 33.908, 72.038
xyY 0.214, 0.252, 33.908
CIE-LCH 64.889, 37.033, 250.041
CIE-LUV 64.889, -37.718, -53.462
Hunter-Lab 58.23, -13.471, -32.588
Binary 01000010, 10100111, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42a7db

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Alternatives to #42a7db

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#42a7db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a7db

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a7db

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, #020609 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a7db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879196 is the less saturated color, while #1fb2fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a7db 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #80949e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #92a0d5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #88a1e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2eb1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #75a2d7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6fa3de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #35adc8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population