#42ad9c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42ad9c is composed of 25.9% red, 67.8% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 9.8% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 170.5 degrees, a saturation of 44.8% and a lightness of 46.9%. #42ad9c color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005b39. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 68
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 0
    • Y 10
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#42ad9c color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42ad9c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42ad9c has RGB values of R:66, G:173, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0, Y:0.1, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4369820.

Hex triplet 42ad9c #42ad9c
RGB Decimal 66, 173, 156 rgb(66,173,156)
RGB Percent 25.9, 67.8, 61.2 rgb(25.9%,67.8%,61.2%)
CMYK 62, 0, 10, 32
HSL 170.5°, 44.8, 46.9 hsl(170.5,44.8%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 170.5°, 61.8, 67.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 64.519, -34.634, -0.341
XYZ 23.189, 33.444, 36.684
xyY 0.248, 0.358, 33.444
CIE-LCH 64.519, 34.635, 180.565
CIE-LUV 64.519, -43.399, 4.82
Hunter-Lab 57.831, -29.628, 2.872
Binary 01000010, 10101101, 10011100

Color Schemes with #42ad9c

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Alternatives to #42ad9c

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#42ad9c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42ad9c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42ad9c;}
.background {background-color:#42ad9c;}
.border {border:1px solid #42ad9c;}

Shades and Tints of #42ad9c

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, #010302 is the darkest color, while #f3fbf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42ad9c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707f7d is the less saturated color, while #02edc8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42ad9c 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
  • #7c928e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6a098 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ad9da8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #58adba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #81a599 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86a2a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #50adaf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population