#42b6c1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b6c1 is composed of 25.9% red, 71.4% green and 75.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 65.8% cyan, 5.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 24.3% black. It has a hue angle of 185.2 degrees, a saturation of 50.6% and a lightness of 50.8%. #42b6c1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006d83. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 66
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#42b6c1 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b6c1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b6c1 has RGB values of R:66, G:182, B:193 and CMYK values of C:0.66, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 4372161.

Hex triplet 42b6c1 #42b6c1
RGB Decimal 66, 182, 193 rgb(66,182,193)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.4, 75.7 rgb(25.9%,71.4%,75.7%)
CMYK 66, 6, 0, 24
HSL 185.2°, 50.6, 50.8 hsl(185.2,50.6%,50.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.2°, 65.8, 75.7
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.36, -28.577, -15.141
XYZ 28.598, 38.462, 56.366
xyY 0.232, 0.312, 38.462
CIE-LCH 68.36, 32.34, 207.916
CIE-LUV 68.36, -44.583, -19.075
Hunter-Lab 62.018, -26.221, -10.474
Binary 01000010, 10110110, 11000001

Color Schemes with #42b6c1

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Alternatives to #42b6c1

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#42b6c1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b6c1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b6c1;}
.background {background-color:#42b6c1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b6c1;}

Shades and Tints of #42b6c1

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, #010303 is the darkest color, while #f3fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b6c1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c8687 is the less saturated color, while #08e6fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b6c1 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #849c9e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a9aabb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aaa7ca Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4db9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #83aebd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84acc7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49b8c4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population