#42b7cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b7cc is composed of 25.9% red, 71.8% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 189.1 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 52.9%. #42b7cc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006f99. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42b7cc color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b7cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b7cc has RGB values of R:66, G:183, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4372428.

Hex triplet 42b7cc #42b7cc
RGB Decimal 66, 183, 204 rgb(66,183,204)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.8, 80 rgb(25.9%,71.8%,80%)
CMYK 68, 10, 0, 20
HSL 189.1°, 57.5, 52.9 hsl(189.1,57.5%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.1°, 67.6, 80
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.027, -25.776, -20.181
XYZ 30.076, 39.382, 63.14
xyY 0.227, 0.297, 39.382
CIE-LCH 69.027, 32.737, 218.059
CIE-LUV 69.027, -44.291, -27.71
Hunter-Lab 62.755, -24.273, -15.725
Binary 01000010, 10110111, 11001100

Color Schemes with #42b7cc

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

Alternatives to #42b7cc

Below, you can see some colors close to #42b7cc. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#42b7cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b7cc

This text has a font color of #42b7cc.

<span style="color:#42b7cc;">Text here</span>
#42b7cc background color

This paragraph has a background color of #42b7cc.

<p style="background-color:#42b7cc;">Content here</p>
#42b7cc border color

This element has a border color of #42b7cc.

<div style="border:1px solid #42b7cc;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#42b7cc;}
.background {background-color:#42b7cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b7cc;}

Shades and Tints of #42b7cc

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, #030b0c is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #42b7cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838a8b is the less saturated color, while #14d7fa is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b7cc 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
  • #969696 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #859da1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8abc5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7a9d5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #48bbc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82afc7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #82aed1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #45b9ca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population