#42a9c2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a9c2 is composed of 25.9% red, 66.3% green and 76.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66% cyan, 12.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 191.7 degrees, a saturation of 51.2% and a lightness of 51%. #42a9c2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005385. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 66
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#42a9c2 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42a9c2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a9c2 has RGB values of R:66, G:169, B:194 and CMYK values of C:0.66, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 4368834.

Hex triplet 42a9c2 #42a9c2
RGB Decimal 66, 169, 194 rgb(66,169,194)
RGB Percent 25.9, 66.3, 76.1 rgb(25.9%,66.3%,76.1%)
CMYK 66, 13, 0, 24
HSL 191.7°, 51.2, 51 hsl(191.7,51.2%,51%)
HSV (or HSB) 191.7°, 66, 76.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.505, -21.726, -21.542
XYZ 26.17, 33.427, 56.109
xyY 0.226, 0.289, 33.427
CIE-LCH 64.505, 30.595, 224.757
CIE-LUV 64.505, -39.763, -30.213
Hunter-Lab 57.816, -20.383, -17.068
Binary 01000010, 10101001, 11000010

Color Schemes with #42a9c2

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #42a9c2

Below, you can see some colors close to #42a9c2. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#42a9c2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a9c2

This text has a font color of #42a9c2.

<span style="color:#42a9c2;">Text here</span>
#42a9c2 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #42a9c2.

<p style="background-color:#42a9c2;">Content here</p>
#42a9c2 border color

This element has a border color of #42a9c2.

<div style="border:1px solid #42a9c2;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#42a9c2;}
.background {background-color:#42a9c2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a9c2;}

Shades and Tints of #42a9c2

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 #f4fafb is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #42a9c2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c8688 is the less saturated color, while #08ccfc is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a9c2 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7e9398 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ba0bc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #999eca Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #45afbb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7aa3be Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #79a2c7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #44acbe Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population