#42aeec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42aeec is composed of 25.9% red, 68.2% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72% cyan, 26.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 201.9 degrees, a saturation of 81.7% and a lightness of 59.2%. #42aeec color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005dd9. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 68
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#42aeec color description : Bright blue.

#42aeec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42aeec has RGB values of R:66, G:174, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 4370156.

Hex triplet 42aeec #42aeec
RGB Decimal 66, 174, 236 rgb(66,174,236)
RGB Percent 25.9, 68.2, 92.5 rgb(25.9%,68.2%,92.5%)
CMYK 72, 26, 0, 7
HSL 201.9°, 81.7, 59.2 hsl(201.9,81.7%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.9°, 72, 92.5
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 67.638, -10.803, -39.859
XYZ 32.519, 37.484, 84.874
xyY 0.21, 0.242, 37.484
CIE-LCH 67.638, 41.297, 254.835
CIE-LUV 67.638, -39.304, -62.577
Hunter-Lab 61.224, -12.331, -39.336
Binary 01000010, 10101110, 11101100

Color Schemes with #42aeec

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Alternatives to #42aeec

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#42aeec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42aeec

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

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 #42aeec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92989c is the less saturated color, while #32b2fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42aeec 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #849aa6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95a7e5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #88a8f0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1ab9c7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #77a9e7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6eaaef Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #28b5d4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population