#42a8ec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a8ec is composed of 25.9% red, 65.9% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72% cyan, 28.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 204 degrees, a saturation of 81.7% and a lightness of 59.2%. #42a8ec color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0051d9. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#42a8ec color description : Bright blue.

#42a8ec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a8ec has RGB values of R:66, G:168, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 4368620.

Hex triplet 42a8ec #42a8ec
RGB Decimal 66, 168, 236 rgb(66,168,236)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.9, 92.5 rgb(25.9%,65.9%,92.5%)
CMYK 72, 29, 0, 7
HSL 204°, 81.7, 59.2 hsl(204,81.7%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 204°, 72, 92.5
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 65.917, -7.496, -42.553
XYZ 31.386, 35.217, 84.496
xyY 0.208, 0.233, 35.217
CIE-LCH 65.917, 43.208, 260.01
CIE-LUV 65.917, -37.228, -67.304
Hunter-Lab 59.344, -9.446, -42.878
Binary 01000010, 10101000, 11101100

Color Schemes with #42a8ec

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Alternatives to #42a8ec

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#42a8ec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a8ec

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a8ec

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, #010507 is the darkest color, while #f4fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a8ec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92989c is the less saturated color, while #32abfc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a8ec 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8196a3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8da2e5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7ea4f0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00b5c2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #72a4e8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #68a5ee Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18b0d1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population