#42b1da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b1da is composed of 25.9% red, 69.4% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.7% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 196.2 degrees, a saturation of 67.3% and a lightness of 55.7%. #42b1da color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0063b5. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 69
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#42b1da color description : Soft blue.

#42b1da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b1da has RGB values of R:66, G:177, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 4370906.

Hex triplet 42b1da #42b1da
RGB Decimal 66, 177, 218 rgb(66,177,218)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69.4, 85.5 rgb(25.9%,69.4%,85.5%)
CMYK 70, 19, 0, 15
HSL 196.2°, 67.3, 55.7 hsl(196.2,67.3%,55.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.2°, 69.7, 85.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 67.771, -18.317, -29.795
XYZ 30.62, 37.662, 71.982
xyY 0.218, 0.269, 37.662
CIE-LCH 67.771, 34.975, 238.418
CIE-LUV 67.771, -41.325, -44.616
Hunter-Lab 61.369, -18.333, -26.584
Binary 01000010, 10110001, 11011010

Color Schemes with #42b1da

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Alternatives to #42b1da

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#42b1da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b1da

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b1da;}
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Shades and Tints of #42b1da

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, #020608 is the darkest color, while #f6fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b1da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #889194 is the less saturated color, while #1fc1fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b1da 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
  • #9ea8d3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97a7e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #39b9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7cabd5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #78abde Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3cb6cd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population