#42abd1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42abd1 is composed of 25.9% red, 67.1% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.4% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black. It has a hue angle of 195.9 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 53.9%. #42abd1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0057a3. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 67
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#42abd1 color description : Moderate blue.

#42abd1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42abd1 has RGB values of R:66, G:171, B:209 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4369361.

Hex triplet 42abd1 #42abd1
RGB Decimal 66, 171, 209 rgb(66,171,209)
RGB Percent 25.9, 67.1, 82 rgb(25.9%,67.1%,82%)
CMYK 68, 18, 0, 18
HSL 195.9°, 60.9, 53.9 hsl(195.9,60.9%,53.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.9°, 68.4, 82
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 65.659, -18.043, -28.092
XYZ 28.315, 34.885, 65.559
xyY 0.22, 0.271, 34.885
CIE-LCH 65.659, 33.387, 237.289
CIE-LUV 65.659, -39.671, -41.609
Hunter-Lab 59.064, -17.788, -24.466
Binary 01000010, 10101011, 11010001

Color Schemes with #42abd1

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Alternatives to #42abd1

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#42abd1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42abd1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42abd1;}
.background {background-color:#42abd1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42abd1;}

Shades and Tints of #42abd1

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42abd1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #818d92 is the less saturated color, while #15c0fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42abd1 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
  • #909090 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #80959d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99a2cb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #94a2d8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3cb2c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #79a5cd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #76a5d5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3eb0c6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population