#42b6a1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b6a1 is composed of 25.9% red, 71.4% green and 63.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63.7% cyan, 0% magenta, 11.5% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 169.1 degrees, a saturation of 46.8% and a lightness of 48.6%. #42b6a1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006d43. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 0
    • Y 12
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#42b6a1 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b6a1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b6a1 has RGB values of R:66, G:182, B:161 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0, Y:0.12, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 4372129.

Hex triplet 42b6a1 #42b6a1
RGB Decimal 66, 182, 161 rgb(66,182,161)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.4, 63.1 rgb(25.9%,71.4%,63.1%)
CMYK 64, 0, 12, 29
HSL 169.1°, 46.8, 48.6 hsl(169.1,46.8%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 169.1°, 63.7, 71.4
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 67.416, -37.468, 1.114
XYZ 25.406, 37.185, 39.555
xyY 0.249, 0.364, 37.185
CIE-LCH 67.416, 37.485, 178.297
CIE-LUV 67.416, -46.491, 7.45
Hunter-Lab 60.98, -32.347, 4.227
Binary 01000010, 10110110, 10100001

Color Schemes with #42b6a1

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Alternatives to #42b6a1

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#42b6a1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b6a1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b6a1;}
.background {background-color:#42b6a1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b6a1;}

Shades and Tints of #42b6a1

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, #030908 is the darkest color, while #fafdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b6a1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7d7c is the less saturated color, while #09efc6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b6a1 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #819894 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aea89c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b6a4ad Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5ab5c2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87ad9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8baaa8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #51b5b6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population