#42a8aa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a8aa is composed of 25.9% red, 65.9% green and 66.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.2% cyan, 1.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 33.3% black. It has a hue angle of 181.2 degrees, a saturation of 44.1% and a lightness of 46.3%. #42a8aa color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005155. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 1
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#42a8aa color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a8aa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a8aa has RGB values of R:66, G:168, B:170 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.01, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 4368554.

Hex triplet 42a8aa #42a8aa
RGB Decimal 66, 168, 170 rgb(66,168,170)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.9, 66.7 rgb(25.9%,65.9%,66.7%)
CMYK 61, 1, 0, 33
HSL 181.2°, 44.1, 46.3 hsl(181.2,44.1%,46.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 181.2°, 61.2, 66.7
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 63.396, -28.39, -9.821
XYZ 23.503, 32.064, 42.978
xyY 0.238, 0.325, 32.064
CIE-LCH 63.396, 30.041, 199.082
CIE-LUV 63.396, -40.725, -10.497
Hunter-Lab 56.625, -25.005, -5.364
Binary 01000010, 10101000, 10101010

Color Schemes with #42a8aa

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Alternatives to #42a8aa

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#42a8aa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a8aa

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a8aa

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 #f1fafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a8aa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7c7d is the less saturated color, while #02e5ea is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a8aa 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
  • #7c9090 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9f9da6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a29bb4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #50abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7da1a7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7f9fb0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ba9b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population