#42b6de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b6de is composed of 25.9% red, 71.4% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.3% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 195.4 degrees, a saturation of 70.3% and a lightness of 56.5%. #42b6de color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006dbd. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42b6de color description : Bright blue.

#42b6de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b6de has RGB values of R:66, G:182, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4372190.

Hex triplet 42b6de #42b6de
RGB Decimal 66, 182, 222 rgb(66,182,222)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.4, 87.1 rgb(25.9%,71.4%,87.1%)
CMYK 70, 18, 0, 13
HSL 195.4°, 70.3, 56.5 hsl(195.4,70.3%,56.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.4°, 70.3, 87.1
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.388, -19.651, -29.493
XYZ 32.156, 39.885, 75.107
xyY 0.219, 0.271, 39.885
CIE-LCH 69.388, 35.44, 236.325
CIE-LUV 69.388, -42.879, -44.076
Hunter-Lab 63.155, -19.636, -26.302
Binary 01000010, 10110110, 11011110

Color Schemes with #42b6de

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Alternatives to #42b6de

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#42b6de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b6de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b6de;}
.background {background-color:#42b6de;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b6de;}

Shades and Tints of #42b6de

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, #02090b is the darkest color, while #fafdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b6de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9191 is the less saturated color, while #28c2f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b6de 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
  • #879ea6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2acd6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9cabe5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #39bdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fafd9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7bafe2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3cbad2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population