#42a8ab Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a8ab is composed of 25.9% red, 65.9% green and 67.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.4% cyan, 1.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.9% black. It has a hue angle of 181.7 degrees, a saturation of 44.3% and a lightness of 46.5%. #42a8ab color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005157. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 2
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#42a8ab color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a8ab Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a8ab has RGB values of R:66, G:168, B:171 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.02, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 4368555.

Hex triplet 42a8ab #42a8ab
RGB Decimal 66, 168, 171 rgb(66,168,171)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.9, 67.1 rgb(25.9%,65.9%,67.1%)
CMYK 61, 2, 0, 33
HSL 181.7°, 44.3, 46.5 hsl(181.7,44.3%,46.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 181.7°, 61.4, 67.1
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 63.427, -28.103, -10.334
XYZ 23.598, 32.102, 43.478
xyY 0.238, 0.324, 32.102
CIE-LCH 63.427, 29.943, 200.189
CIE-LUV 63.427, -40.669, -11.339
Hunter-Lab 56.659, -24.808, -5.837
Binary 01000010, 10101000, 10101011

Color Schemes with #42a8ab

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Alternatives to #42a8ab

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#42a8ab Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a8ab

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a8ab

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f2fafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a8ab

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707d7d is the less saturated color, while #02e4eb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a8ab 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
  • #9e9da7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a29bb5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #50abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7da1a8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7f9fb1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4baab3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population