#42a9d0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a9d0 is composed of 25.9% red, 66.3% green and 81.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.3% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.4% black. It has a hue angle of 196.5 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 53.7%. #42a9d0 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0053a1. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#42a9d0 color description : Moderate blue.

#42a9d0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a9d0 has RGB values of R:66, G:169, B:208 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4368848.

Hex triplet 42a9d0 #42a9d0
RGB Decimal 66, 169, 208 rgb(66,169,208)
RGB Percent 25.9, 66.3, 81.6 rgb(25.9%,66.3%,81.6%)
CMYK 68, 19, 0, 18
HSL 196.5°, 60.2, 53.7 hsl(196.5,60.2%,53.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.5°, 68.3, 81.6
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 65.031, -17.305, -28.508
XYZ 27.817, 34.086, 64.784
xyY 0.22, 0.269, 34.086
CIE-LCH 65.031, 33.349, 238.742
CIE-LUV 65.031, -39.004, -42.338
Hunter-Lab 58.383, -17.124, -24.922
Binary 01000010, 10101001, 11010000

Color Schemes with #42a9d0

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Alternatives to #42a9d0

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#42a9d0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a9d0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a9d0;}
.background {background-color:#42a9d0;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a9d0;}

Shades and Tints of #42a9d0

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, #040c0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a9d0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828c90 is the less saturated color, while #15bdfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a9d0 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
  • #80949c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #97a1ca Protanopia 1% of men
  • #92a0d7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3bb1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #78a4cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #75a3d4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3daec4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population