#42b4df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b4df is composed of 25.9% red, 70.6% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 196.4 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42b4df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0069bf. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42b4df color description : Bright blue.

#42b4df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b4df has RGB values of R:66, G:180, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4371679.

Hex triplet 42b4df #42b4df
RGB Decimal 66, 180, 223 rgb(66,180,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 70.6, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,70.6%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 19, 0, 13
HSL 196.4°, 71, 56.7 hsl(196.4,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.4°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.842, -18.286, -30.882
XYZ 31.884, 39.126, 75.68
xyY 0.217, 0.267, 39.126
CIE-LCH 68.842, 35.889, 239.37
CIE-LUV 68.842, -42.112, -46.547
Hunter-Lab 62.551, -18.477, -27.949
Binary 01000010, 10110100, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42b4df

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Alternatives to #42b4df

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#42b4df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b4df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b4df;}
.background {background-color:#42b4df;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b4df;}

Shades and Tints of #42b4df

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, #020a0c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b4df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9193 is the less saturated color, while #29c0f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b4df 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #869da5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0aad7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #99aae5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #36bcc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7daeda Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #79ade3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3ab9d1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population