#42aedf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42aedf is composed of 25.9% red, 68.2% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 22% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 198.7 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42aedf color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005dbf. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 68
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42aedf color description : Bright blue.

#42aedf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42aedf has RGB values of R:66, G:174, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4370143.

Hex triplet 42aedf #42aedf
RGB Decimal 66, 174, 223 rgb(66,174,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 68.2, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,68.2%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 22, 0, 13
HSL 198.7°, 71, 56.7 hsl(198.7,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.7°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 67.093, -15.105, -33.589
XYZ 30.699, 36.756, 75.285
xyY 0.215, 0.258, 36.756
CIE-LCH 67.093, 36.829, 245.786
CIE-LUV 67.093, -39.986, -51.349
Hunter-Lab 60.626, -15.711, -31.187
Binary 01000010, 10101110, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42aedf

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Alternatives to #42aedf

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#42aedf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42aedf

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

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, #02090c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42aedf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9193 is the less saturated color, while #29b8f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42aedf 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8398a2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99a6d8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #90a6e5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #31b7c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #79a9da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #74a9e3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #37b4ce Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population