#42aeef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42aeef is composed of 25.9% red, 68.2% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 27.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 202.5 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42aeef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005ddf. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 68
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 27
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42aeef color description : Bright blue.

#42aeef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42aeef has RGB values of R:66, G:174, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.27, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4370159.

Hex triplet 42aeef #42aeef
RGB Decimal 66, 174, 239 rgb(66,174,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 68.2, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,68.2%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 27, 0, 6
HSL 202.5°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(202.5,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.5°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 67.769, -9.797, -41.293
XYZ 32.959, 37.66, 87.189
xyY 0.209, 0.239, 37.66
CIE-LCH 67.769, 42.439, 256.652
CIE-LUV 67.769, -39.151, -65.156
Hunter-Lab 61.367, -11.525, -41.28
Binary 01000010, 10101110, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42aeef

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Alternatives to #42aeef

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#42aeef Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42aeef

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, #01070a is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42aeef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919aa0 is the less saturated color, while #32b2ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42aeef 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
  • #849aa7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #94a7e8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #86a8f3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0cbac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #76a9ea Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6daaf1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1fb5d6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population