#42aefc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42aefc is composed of 25.9% red, 68.2% green and 98.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.8% cyan, 31% magenta, 0% yellow and 1.2% black. It has a hue angle of 205.2 degrees, a saturation of 96.9% and a lightness of 62.4%. #42aefc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005df9. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 68
    • B 99
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 1
    CMYK color chart

#42aefc color description : Bright blue.

#42aefc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42aefc has RGB values of R:66, G:174, B:252 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.01. Its decimal value is 4370172.

Hex triplet 42aefc #42aefc
RGB Decimal 66, 174, 252 rgb(66,174,252)
RGB Percent 25.9, 68.2, 98.8 rgb(25.9%,68.2%,98.8%)
CMYK 74, 31, 0, 1
HSL 205.2°, 96.9, 62.4 hsl(205.2,96.9%,62.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.2°, 73.8, 98.8
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 68.355, -5.391, -47.445
XYZ 34.949, 38.456, 97.671
xyY 0.204, 0.225, 38.456
CIE-LCH 68.355, 47.75, 263.518
CIE-LUV 68.355, -38.507, -76.259
Hunter-Lab 62.013, -7.923, -49.974
Binary 01000010, 10101110, 11111100

Color Schemes with #42aefc

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Alternatives to #42aefc

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#42aefc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42aefc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42aefc

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, #000204 is the darkest color, while #f0f8ff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42aefc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ba0a3 is the less saturated color, while #42aefc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42aefc 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #869cab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8fa8f5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7cabff Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00bbc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #73aaf7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #66acfd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18b6db Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population