#42b0db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b0db is composed of 25.9% red, 69% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 19.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 196.9 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42b0db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0061b7. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 69
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42b0db color description : Soft blue.

#42b0db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b0db has RGB values of R:66, G:176, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4370651.

Hex triplet 42b0db #42b0db
RGB Decimal 66, 176, 219 rgb(66,176,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,69%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 20, 0, 14
HSL 196.9°, 68, 55.9 hsl(196.9,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.9°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 67.517, -17.469, -30.736
XYZ 30.555, 37.321, 72.607
xyY 0.217, 0.266, 37.321
CIE-LCH 67.517, 35.353, 240.389
CIE-LUV 67.517, -40.913, -46.283
Hunter-Lab 61.091, -17.631, -27.703
Binary 01000010, 10110000, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42b0db

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Alternatives to #42b0db

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#42b0db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b0db

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b0db;}
.background {background-color:#42b0db;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b0db;}

Shades and Tints of #42b0db

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, #020709 is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b0db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879296 is the less saturated color, while #1fbffe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b0db 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
  • #949494 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #849aa2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ca7d4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #95a7e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #37b8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7baad6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #77aadf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3bb5cd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population