#42a9ec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a9ec is composed of 25.9% red, 66.3% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72% cyan, 28.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 203.6 degrees, a saturation of 81.7% and a lightness of 59.2%. #42a9ec color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0053d9. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#42a9ec color description : Bright blue.

#42a9ec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a9ec has RGB values of R:66, G:169, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 4368876.

Hex triplet 42a9ec #42a9ec
RGB Decimal 66, 169, 236 rgb(66,169,236)
RGB Percent 25.9, 66.3, 92.5 rgb(25.9%,66.3%,92.5%)
CMYK 72, 28, 0, 7
HSL 203.6°, 81.7, 59.2 hsl(203.6,81.7%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.6°, 72, 92.5
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 66.204, -8.051, -42.104
XYZ 31.571, 35.588, 84.558
xyY 0.208, 0.235, 35.588
CIE-LCH 66.204, 42.867, 259.175
CIE-LUV 66.204, -37.573, -66.52
Hunter-Lab 59.655, -9.93, -42.281
Binary 01000010, 10101001, 11101100

Color Schemes with #42a9ec

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Alternatives to #42a9ec

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#42a9ec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a9ec

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a9ec

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 #42a9ec

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

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a9ec 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8297a4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8fa3e5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #80a5f0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00b5c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #73a5e8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #69a6ee Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18b1d2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population