#42a9b1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a9b1 is composed of 25.9% red, 66.3% green and 69.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.7% cyan, 4.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.6% black. It has a hue angle of 184.3 degrees, a saturation of 45.7% and a lightness of 47.6%. #42a9b1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005363. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 63
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#42a9b1 color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a9b1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a9b1 has RGB values of R:66, G:169, B:177 and CMYK values of C:0.63, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4368817.

Hex triplet 42a9b1 #42a9b1
RGB Decimal 66, 169, 177 rgb(66,169,177)
RGB Percent 25.9, 66.3, 69.4 rgb(25.9%,66.3%,69.4%)
CMYK 63, 5, 0, 31
HSL 184.3°, 45.7, 47.6 hsl(184.3,45.7%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 184.3°, 62.7, 69.4
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 63.923, -26.856, -12.946
XYZ 24.368, 32.707, 46.621
xyY 0.235, 0.315, 32.707
CIE-LCH 63.923, 29.814, 205.736
CIE-LUV 63.923, -40.708, -15.637
Hunter-Lab 57.19, -24.024, -8.301
Binary 01000010, 10101001, 10110001

Color Schemes with #42a9b1

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Alternatives to #42a9b1

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#42a9b1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a9b1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a9b1;}
.background {background-color:#42a9b1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a9b1;}

Shades and Tints of #42a9b1

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, #020506 is the darkest color, while #f6fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a9b1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #718182 is the less saturated color, while #01e1f2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a9b1 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
  • #8b8b8b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c9193 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9e9fac Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a09cbb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4eacb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7da2ae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7ea1b7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49abb6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population