#42b5da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b5da is composed of 25.9% red, 71% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.7% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 194.6 degrees, a saturation of 67.3% and a lightness of 55.7%. #42b5da color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006bb5. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#42b5da color description : Soft cyan.

#42b5da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b5da has RGB values of R:66, G:181, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 4371930.

Hex triplet 42b5da #42b5da
RGB Decimal 66, 181, 218 rgb(66,181,218)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71, 85.5 rgb(25.9%,71%,85.5%)
CMYK 70, 17, 0, 15
HSL 194.6°, 67.3, 55.7 hsl(194.6,67.3%,55.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.6°, 69.7, 85.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.943, -20.405, -27.989
XYZ 31.422, 39.265, 72.249
xyY 0.22, 0.275, 39.265
CIE-LCH 68.943, 34.638, 233.908
CIE-LUV 68.943, -42.752, -41.41
Hunter-Lab 62.662, -20.149, -24.497
Binary 01000010, 10110101, 11011010

Color Schemes with #42b5da

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Alternatives to #42b5da

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#42b5da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b5da

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42b5da

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, #020608 is the darkest color, while #f6fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b5da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #889194 is the less saturated color, while #1fc7fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b5da 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
  • #869da4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2abd3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9daae1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3cbcc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7faed5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7caede Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3eb9cf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population