#42b3e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b3e1 is composed of 25.9% red, 70.2% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.7% cyan, 20.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 197.4 degrees, a saturation of 72.6% and a lightness of 57.1%. #42b3e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0067c3. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 70
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 71
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#42b3e1 color description : Bright blue.

#42b3e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b3e1 has RGB values of R:66, G:179, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.71, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 4371425.

Hex triplet 42b3e1 #42b3e1
RGB Decimal 66, 179, 225 rgb(66,179,225)
RGB Percent 25.9, 70.2, 88.2 rgb(25.9%,70.2%,88.2%)
CMYK 71, 20, 0, 12
HSL 197.4°, 72.6, 57.1 hsl(197.4,72.6%,57.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.4°, 70.7, 88.2
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.629, -17.113, -32.305
XYZ 31.954, 38.832, 77.041
xyY 0.216, 0.263, 38.832
CIE-LCH 68.629, 36.558, 242.088
CIE-LUV 68.629, -41.646, -49.082
Hunter-Lab 62.315, -17.521, -29.68
Binary 01000010, 10110011, 11100001

Color Schemes with #42b3e1

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #42b3e1

Below, you can see some colors close to #42b3e1. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#42b3e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b3e1

This text has a font color of #42b3e1.

<span style="color:#42b3e1;">Text here</span>
#42b3e1 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #42b3e1.

<p style="background-color:#42b3e1;">Content here</p>
#42b3e1 border color

This element has a border color of #42b3e1.

<div style="border:1px solid #42b3e1;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#42b3e1;}
.background {background-color:#42b3e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b3e1;}

Shades and Tints of #42b3e1

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, #020b0e is the darkest color, while #fcfeff is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #42b3e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8e9395 is the less saturated color, while #29befa is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b3e1 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
  • #9eaad9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #96aae7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #33bbc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7caddc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #77ade5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #39b8d2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population