#42b0ff Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b0ff is composed of 25.9% red, 69% green and 100% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 74.1% cyan, 31% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black. It has a hue angle of 205.1 degrees, a saturation of 100% and a lightness of 62.9%. #42b0ff color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0061ff. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 69
    • B 100
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 0
    CMYK color chart

#42b0ff color description : Light blue.

#42b0ff Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b0ff has RGB values of R:66, G:176, B:255 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0. Its decimal value is 4370687.

Hex triplet 42b0ff #42b0ff
RGB Decimal 66, 176, 255 rgb(66,176,255)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69, 100 rgb(25.9%,69%,100%)
CMYK 74, 31, 0, 0
HSL 205.1°, 100, 62.9 hsl(205.1,100%,62.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.1°, 74.1, 100
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 69.059, -5.48, -47.963
XYZ 35.818, 39.426, 100.325
xyY 0.204, 0.225, 39.426
CIE-LCH 69.059, 48.275, 263.481
CIE-LUV 69.059, -39.038, -77.25
Hunter-Lab 62.79, -8.06, -50.779
Binary 01000010, 10110000, 11111111

Color Schemes with #42b0ff

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Alternatives to #42b0ff

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#42b0ff Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b0ff

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b0ff;}
.background {background-color:#42b0ff;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b0ff;}

Shades and Tints of #42b0ff

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, #000407 is the darkest color, while #f3faff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b0ff

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #99a2a8 is the less saturated color, while #42b0ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b0ff 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #879dad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #90aaf7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7facff Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00bdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #74acfa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #69aeff Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18b8de Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population