#42b3df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b3df is composed of 25.9% red, 70.2% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 196.8 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42b3df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0067bf. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 70
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42b3df color description : Bright blue.

#42b3df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b3df has RGB values of R:66, G:179, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4371423.

Hex triplet 42b3df #42b3df
RGB Decimal 66, 179, 223 rgb(66,179,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 70.2, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,70.2%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 20, 0, 13
HSL 196.8°, 71, 56.7 hsl(196.8,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.8°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.551, -17.76, -31.333
XYZ 31.683, 38.724, 75.613
xyY 0.217, 0.265, 38.724
CIE-LCH 68.551, 36.016, 240.455
CIE-LUV 68.551, -41.757, -47.349
Hunter-Lab 62.228, -18.018, -28.483
Binary 01000010, 10110011, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42b3df

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Alternatives to #42b3df

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#42b3df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b3df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b3df;}
.background {background-color:#42b3df;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b3df;}

Shades and Tints of #42b3df

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, #02090c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b3df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9193 is the less saturated color, while #29bef9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b3df 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
  • #859ca5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9faad8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97a9e5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #36bbc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7dadda Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #78ade3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3ab8d1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population