#42b3bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b3bb is composed of 25.9% red, 70.2% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.7% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 184 degrees, a saturation of 47.8% and a lightness of 49.6%. #42b3bb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006777. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 70
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#42b3bb color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b3bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b3bb has RGB values of R:66, G:179, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 4371387.

Hex triplet 42b3bb #42b3bb
RGB Decimal 66, 179, 187 rgb(66,179,187)
RGB Percent 25.9, 70.2, 73.3 rgb(25.9%,70.2%,73.3%)
CMYK 65, 4, 0, 27
HSL 184°, 47.8, 49.6 hsl(184,47.8%,49.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 184°, 64.7, 73.3
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 67.265, -28.868, -13.478
XYZ 27.334, 36.984, 52.709
xyY 0.234, 0.316, 36.984
CIE-LCH 67.265, 31.859, 205.027
CIE-LUV 67.265, -43.839, -16.322
Hunter-Lab 60.814, -26.196, -8.818
Binary 01000010, 10110011, 10111011

Color Schemes with #42b3bb

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Alternatives to #42b3bb

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#42b3bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b3bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b3bb;}
.background {background-color:#42b3bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b3bb;}

Shades and Tints of #42b3bb

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 #42b3bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c8081 is the less saturated color, while #08e6f5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b3bb 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #82999a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7a7b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a9a4c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4eb6c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82abb7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #83aac1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ab5c0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population