#42aece Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42aece is composed of 25.9% red, 68.2% green and 80.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.2% black. It has a hue angle of 193.7 degrees, a saturation of 58.8% and a lightness of 53.3%. #42aece color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005d9d. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 68
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#42aece color description : Moderate cyan.

#42aece Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42aece has RGB values of R:66, G:174, B:206 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 4370126.

Hex triplet 42aece #42aece
RGB Decimal 66, 174, 206 rgb(66,174,206)
RGB Percent 25.9, 68.2, 80.8 rgb(25.9%,68.2%,80.8%)
CMYK 68, 16, 0, 19
HSL 193.7°, 58.8, 53.3 hsl(193.7,58.8%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.7°, 68, 80.8
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 66.431, -20.566, -25.247
XYZ 28.52, 35.884, 63.812
xyY 0.222, 0.28, 35.884
CIE-LCH 66.431, 32.564, 230.834
CIE-LUV 66.431, -40.918, -36.612
Hunter-Lab 59.903, -19.846, -21.227
Binary 01000010, 10101110, 11001110

Color Schemes with #42aece

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Alternatives to #42aece

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#42aece Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42aece

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42aece;}
.background {background-color:#42aece;}
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Shades and Tints of #42aece

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, #030b0e is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42aece

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828b8e is the less saturated color, while #14c7fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42aece 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #81979d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9da4c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9aa3d6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #40b4c2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7ca8ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7aa7d3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #41b2c6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population