#42b8a1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b8a1 is composed of 25.9% red, 72.2% green and 63.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 12.5% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 168.3 degrees, a saturation of 47.2% and a lightness of 49%. #42b8a1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007143. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 0
    • Y 13
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#42b8a1 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b8a1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b8a1 has RGB values of R:66, G:184, B:161 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0, Y:0.13, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 4372641.

Hex triplet 42b8a1 #42b8a1
RGB Decimal 66, 184, 161 rgb(66,184,161)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.2, 63.1 rgb(25.9%,72.2%,63.1%)
CMYK 64, 0, 13, 28
HSL 168.3°, 47.2, 49 hsl(168.3,47.2%,49%)
HSV (or HSB) 168.3°, 64.1, 72.2
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 68.028, -38.374, 2.005
XYZ 25.818, 38.01, 39.692
xyY 0.249, 0.367, 38.01
CIE-LCH 68.028, 38.426, 177.01
CIE-LUV 68.028, -47.236, 8.916
Hunter-Lab 61.652, -33.141, 4.985
Binary 01000010, 10111000, 10100001

Color Schemes with #42b8a1

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Alternatives to #42b8a1

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#42b8a1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b8a1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b8a1;}
.background {background-color:#42b8a1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b8a1;}

Shades and Tints of #42b8a1

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, #040b09 is the darkest color, while #fbfefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b8a1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c7e7e is the less saturated color, while #08f2c4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b8a1 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #829a95 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b0a99c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b8a5ad Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5bb7c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88ae9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8daca9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #52b7b7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population