#42a8d6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a8d6 is composed of 25.9% red, 65.9% green and 83.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.2% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.1% black. It has a hue angle of 198.6 degrees, a saturation of 64.3% and a lightness of 54.9%. #42a8d6 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0051ad. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 84
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 16
    CMYK color chart

#42a8d6 color description : Moderate blue.

#42a8d6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a8d6 has RGB values of R:66, G:168, B:214 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.16. Its decimal value is 4368598.

Hex triplet 42a8d6 #42a8d6
RGB Decimal 66, 168, 214 rgb(66,168,214)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.9, 83.9 rgb(25.9%,65.9%,83.9%)
CMYK 69, 21, 0, 16
HSL 198.6°, 64.3, 54.9 hsl(198.6,64.3%,54.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.6°, 69.2, 83.9
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.975, -14.826, -31.913
XYZ 28.384, 34.016, 68.685
xyY 0.217, 0.259, 34.016
CIE-LCH 64.975, 35.189, 245.082
CIE-LUV 64.975, -38.33, -48.338
Hunter-Lab 58.323, -15.197, -28.996
Binary 01000010, 10101000, 11010110

Color Schemes with #42a8d6

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Alternatives to #42a8d6

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#42a8d6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a8d6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a8d6;}
.background {background-color:#42a8d6;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a8d6;}

Shades and Tints of #42a8d6

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f3fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a8d6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #898d8f is the less saturated color, while #1fb5f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a8d6 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
  • #80949d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95a0d0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8da1dc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #35b1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #76a3d2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #71a3da Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #39adc6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population