#42b7ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b7ef is composed of 25.9% red, 71.8% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 199.4 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42b7ef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006fdf. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42b7ef color description : Bright blue.

#42b7ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b7ef has RGB values of R:66, G:183, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4372463.

Hex triplet 42b7ef #42b7ef
RGB Decimal 66, 183, 239 rgb(66,183,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.8, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,71.8%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 23, 0, 6
HSL 199.4°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(199.4,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.4°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 70.354, -14.666, -37.261
XYZ 34.756, 41.254, 87.788
xyY 0.212, 0.252, 41.254
CIE-LCH 70.354, 40.043, 248.515
CIE-LUV 70.354, -42.273, -57.997
Hunter-Lab 64.23, -15.811, -36.076
Binary 01000010, 10110111, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42b7ef

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Alternatives to #42b7ef

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#42b7ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b7ef

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Shades and Tints of #42b7ef

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, #01070a is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b7ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919ba0 is the less saturated color, while #32bdff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b7ef 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #88a0ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9eaee7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #94aef4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #24c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7db1ea Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #76b1f2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2fbdda Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population