#42b3db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b3db is composed of 25.9% red, 70.2% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 18.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 195.7 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42b3db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0067b7. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 70
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42b3db color description : Soft blue.

#42b3db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b3db has RGB values of R:66, G:179, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4371419.

Hex triplet 42b3db #42b3db
RGB Decimal 66, 179, 219 rgb(66,179,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 70.2, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,70.2%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 18, 0, 14
HSL 195.7°, 68, 55.9 hsl(195.7,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.7°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.395, -19.045, -29.381
XYZ 31.15, 38.51, 72.806
xyY 0.219, 0.27, 38.51
CIE-LCH 68.395, 35.014, 237.049
CIE-LUV 68.395, -41.982, -43.88
Hunter-Lab 62.057, -19, -26.12
Binary 01000010, 10110011, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42b3db

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Alternatives to #42b3db

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#42b3db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b3db

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b3db;}
.background {background-color:#42b3db;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b3db;}

Shades and Tints of #42b3db

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, #020709 is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b3db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879296 is the less saturated color, while #1fc4fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b3db 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
  • #a0a9d4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9aa9e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #39bac8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7dadd6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7aacdf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3cb7cf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population