#42b5ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b5ef is composed of 25.9% red, 71% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 200.1 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42b5ef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006bdf. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42b5ef color description : Bright blue.

#42b5ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b5ef has RGB values of R:66, G:181, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4371951.

Hex triplet 42b5ef #42b5ef
RGB Decimal 66, 181, 239 rgb(66,181,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,71%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 24, 0, 6
HSL 200.1°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(200.1,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.1°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 69.778, -13.596, -38.156
XYZ 34.347, 40.435, 87.651
xyY 0.211, 0.249, 40.435
CIE-LCH 69.778, 40.506, 250.388
CIE-LUV 69.778, -41.577, -59.595
Hunter-Lab 63.589, -14.865, -37.214
Binary 01000010, 10110101, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42b5ef

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Alternatives to #42b5ef

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#42b5ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b5ef

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Shades and Tints of #42b5ef

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 #42b5ef

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

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b5ef 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
  • #889faa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9cace7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #91adf4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #21bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7bafea Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #74b0f2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2dbbd9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population