#42b3da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b3da is composed of 25.9% red, 70.2% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.7% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 195.4 degrees, a saturation of 67.3% and a lightness of 55.7%. #42b3da color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0067b5. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 70
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#42b3da color description : Soft blue.

#42b3da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b3da has RGB values of R:66, G:179, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 4371418.

Hex triplet 42b3da #42b3da
RGB Decimal 66, 179, 218 rgb(66,179,218)
RGB Percent 25.9, 70.2, 85.5 rgb(25.9%,70.2%,85.5%)
CMYK 70, 18, 0, 15
HSL 195.4°, 67.3, 55.7 hsl(195.4,67.3%,55.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.4°, 69.7, 85.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.357, -19.364, -28.892
XYZ 31.018, 38.458, 72.114
xyY 0.219, 0.272, 38.458
CIE-LCH 68.357, 34.781, 236.169
CIE-LUV 68.357, -42.038, -43.013
Hunter-Lab 62.014, -19.243, -25.536
Binary 01000010, 10110011, 11011010

Color Schemes with #42b3da

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Alternatives to #42b3da

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#42b3da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b3da

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42b3da

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 #f6fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b3da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #889194 is the less saturated color, while #1fc4fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b3da 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
  • #969696 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #859ca4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0a9d3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9aa9e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3abac8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7eadd5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7aacde Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3db7ce Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population