#42b1bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b1bb is composed of 25.9% red, 69.4% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.7% cyan, 5.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 185 degrees, a saturation of 47.8% and a lightness of 49.6%. #42b1bb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006377. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 69
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#42b1bb color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b1bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b1bb has RGB values of R:66, G:177, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 4370875.

Hex triplet 42b1bb #42b1bb
RGB Decimal 66, 177, 187 rgb(66,177,187)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69.4, 73.3 rgb(25.9%,69.4%,73.3%)
CMYK 65, 5, 0, 27
HSL 185°, 47.8, 49.6 hsl(185,47.8%,49.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 185°, 64.7, 73.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 66.663, -27.884, -14.383
XYZ 26.936, 36.188, 52.576
xyY 0.233, 0.313, 36.188
CIE-LCH 66.663, 31.375, 207.286
CIE-LUV 66.663, -43.102, -17.887
Hunter-Lab 60.157, -25.348, -9.709
Binary 01000010, 10110001, 10111011

Color Schemes with #42b1bb

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Alternatives to #42b1bb

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#42b1bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b1bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b1bb;}
.background {background-color:#42b1bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b1bb;}

Shades and Tints of #42b1bb

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, #050c0d is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b1bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c8081 is the less saturated color, while #08e2f5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b1bb 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #819799 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5a5b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6a3c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4db4c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #81a9b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #82a8c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49b3bf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population