#42b8bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b8bc is composed of 25.9% red, 72.2% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.9% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 182 degrees, a saturation of 48% and a lightness of 49.8%. #42b8bc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007179. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 2
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#42b8bc color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b8bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b8bc has RGB values of R:66, G:184, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0.02, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 4372668.

Hex triplet 42b8bc #42b8bc
RGB Decimal 66, 184, 188 rgb(66,184,188)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.2, 73.7 rgb(25.9%,72.2%,73.7%)
CMYK 65, 2, 0, 26
HSL 182°, 48, 49.8 hsl(182,48%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 182°, 64.9, 73.7
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.8, -31.007, -11.725
XYZ 28.462, 39.068, 53.615
xyY 0.235, 0.322, 39.068
CIE-LCH 68.8, 33.15, 200.714
CIE-LUV 68.8, -45.616, -13.269
Hunter-Lab 62.504, -28.101, -7.105
Binary 01000010, 10111000, 10111100

Color Schemes with #42b8bc

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Alternatives to #42b8bc

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#42b8bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b8bc

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Shades and Tints of #42b8bc

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, #050d0e is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b8bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d8181 is the less saturated color, while #07eff7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b8bc 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #849c9d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #acabb6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #afa8c6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #51bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85afb8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87aec2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4bb9c3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population