#42b5db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b5db is composed of 25.9% red, 71% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 194.9 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42b5db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006bb7. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42b5db color description : Soft cyan.

#42b5db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b5db has RGB values of R:66, G:181, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4371931.

Hex triplet 42b5db #42b5db
RGB Decimal 66, 181, 219 rgb(66,181,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,71%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 17, 0, 14
HSL 194.9°, 68, 55.9 hsl(194.9,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.9°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.981, -20.087, -28.479
XYZ 31.553, 39.318, 72.94
xyY 0.219, 0.273, 39.318
CIE-LCH 68.981, 34.85, 234.804
CIE-LUV 68.981, -42.695, -42.277
Hunter-Lab 62.704, -19.908, -25.076
Binary 01000010, 10110101, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42b5db

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Alternatives to #42b5db

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#42b5db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b5db

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42b5db

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, #020709 is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b5db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879296 is the less saturated color, while #1fc6fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b5db 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
  • #a2abd3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9caae2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3bbcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7faed6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7baedf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3db9d0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population