#42b7df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b7df is composed of 25.9% red, 71.8% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 195.3 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42b7df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006fbf. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42b7df color description : Bright blue.

#42b7df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b7df has RGB values of R:66, G:183, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4372447.

Hex triplet 42b7df #42b7df
RGB Decimal 66, 183, 223 rgb(66,183,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.8, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,71.8%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 18, 0, 13
HSL 195.3°, 71, 56.7 hsl(195.3,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.3°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.718, -19.852, -29.531
XYZ 32.496, 40.35, 75.884
xyY 0.218, 0.271, 40.35
CIE-LCH 69.718, 35.583, 236.09
CIE-LUV 69.718, -43.177, -44.14
Hunter-Lab 63.522, -19.847, -26.363
Binary 01000010, 10110111, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42b7df

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Alternatives to #42b7df

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#42b7df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b7df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b7df;}
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.border {border:1px solid #42b7df;}

Shades and Tints of #42b7df

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, #020a0c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b7df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9193 is the less saturated color, while #29c4f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b7df 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
  • #889fa7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3add7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9dace6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #39becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #80b0da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7cb0e3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3cbbd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population