#42b4ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b4ef is composed of 25.9% red, 70.6% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 24.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 200.5 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42b4ef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0069df. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42b4ef color description : Bright blue.

#42b4ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b4ef has RGB values of R:66, G:180, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4371695.

Hex triplet 42b4ef #42b4ef
RGB Decimal 66, 180, 239 rgb(66,180,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 70.6, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,70.6%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 25, 0, 6
HSL 200.5°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(200.5,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.5°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 69.491, -13.058, -38.604
XYZ 34.144, 40.03, 87.584
xyY 0.211, 0.247, 40.03
CIE-LCH 69.491, 40.753, 251.311
CIE-LUV 69.491, -41.23, -60.393
Hunter-Lab 63.269, -14.391, -37.787
Binary 01000010, 10110100, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42b4ef

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Alternatives to #42b4ef

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#42b4ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b4ef

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Shades and Tints of #42b4ef

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, #01070a is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b4ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919ba0 is the less saturated color, while #32b9ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b4ef 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #889eaa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9bace7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8facf4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1fbecc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7aaeea Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #73aff2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2bbad9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population