#42b5e8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b5e8 is composed of 25.9% red, 71% green and 91% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.6% cyan, 22% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black. It has a hue angle of 198.4 degrees, a saturation of 78.3% and a lightness of 58.4%. #42b5e8 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006bd1. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 91
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 9
    CMYK color chart

#42b5e8 color description : Bright blue.

#42b5e8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b5e8 has RGB values of R:66, G:181, B:232 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.09. Its decimal value is 4371944.

Hex triplet 42b5e8 #42b5e8
RGB Decimal 66, 181, 232 rgb(66,181,232)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71, 91 rgb(25.9%,71%,91%)
CMYK 72, 22, 0, 9
HSL 198.4°, 78.3, 58.4 hsl(198.4,78.3%,58.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.4°, 71.6, 91
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 69.49, -15.896, -34.793
XYZ 33.332, 40.029, 82.309
xyY 0.214, 0.257, 40.029
CIE-LCH 69.49, 38.252, 245.446
CIE-LUV 69.49, -41.961, -53.544
Hunter-Lab 63.269, -16.68, -32.845
Binary 01000010, 10110101, 11101000

Color Schemes with #42b5e8

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

Alternatives to #42b5e8

Below, you can see some colors close to #42b5e8. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#42b5e8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b5e8

This text has a font color of #42b5e8.

<span style="color:#42b5e8;">Text here</span>
#42b5e8 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #42b5e8.

<p style="background-color:#42b5e8;">Content here</p>
#42b5e8 border color

This element has a border color of #42b5e8.

<div style="border:1px solid #42b5e8;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#42b5e8;}
.background {background-color:#42b5e8;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b5e8;}

Shades and Tints of #42b5e8

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, #000203 is the darkest color, while #f1f9fd is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #42b5e8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949696 is the less saturated color, while #32bbf8 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b5e8 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #879ea8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9eace0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #95acee Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2dbecc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7dafe3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #77afeb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #34bad6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population