#42a8dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a8dc is composed of 25.9% red, 65.9% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 23.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 200.3 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42a8dc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0051b9. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42a8dc color description : Bright blue.

#42a8dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a8dc has RGB values of R:66, G:168, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4368604.

Hex triplet 42a8dc #42a8dc
RGB Decimal 66, 168, 220 rgb(66,168,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.9, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,65.9%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 24, 0, 14
HSL 200.3°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(200.3,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.3°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 65.222, -12.855, -34.843
XYZ 29.164, 34.328, 72.795
xyY 0.214, 0.252, 34.328
CIE-LCH 65.222, 37.139, 249.749
CIE-LUV 65.222, -38.021, -53.532
Hunter-Lab 58.59, -13.682, -32.651
Binary 01000010, 10101000, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42a8dc

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Alternatives to #42a8dc

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#42a8dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a8dc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a8dc

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, #02070a is the darkest color, while #f8fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a8dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879297 is the less saturated color, while #20b3fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a8dc 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
  • #93a1d6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #89a2e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2eb2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #75a3d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6fa4df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #35aec9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population