#42b2cf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b2cf is composed of 25.9% red, 69.8% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.1% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 192.3 degrees, a saturation of 59.5% and a lightness of 53.5%. #42b2cf color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00659f. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 70
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#42b2cf color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b2cf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b2cf has RGB values of R:66, G:178, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 4371151.

Hex triplet 42b2cf #42b2cf
RGB Decimal 66, 178, 207 rgb(66,178,207)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69.8, 81.2 rgb(25.9%,69.8%,81.2%)
CMYK 68, 14, 0, 19
HSL 192.3°, 59.5, 53.5 hsl(192.3,59.5%,53.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 192.3°, 68.1, 81.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 67.652, -22.318, -23.929
XYZ 29.427, 37.502, 64.716
xyY 0.224, 0.285, 37.502
CIE-LCH 67.652, 32.722, 226.996
CIE-LUV 67.652, -42.307, -34.284
Hunter-Lab 61.239, -21.394, -19.79
Binary 01000010, 10110010, 11001111

Color Schemes with #42b2cf

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Alternatives to #42b2cf

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#42b2cf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b2cf

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42b2cf

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, #040c0e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b2cf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828c8f is the less saturated color, while #14cdfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b2cf 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
  • #849aa0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1a8c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fa6d7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #42b8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fabca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7daad4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #42b5c9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population