#42b8d1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b8d1 is composed of 25.9% red, 72.2% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.4% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black. It has a hue angle of 190.5 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 53.9%. #42b8d1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0071a3. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#42b8d1 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b8d1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b8d1 has RGB values of R:66, G:184, B:209 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4372689.

Hex triplet 42b8d1 #42b8d1
RGB Decimal 66, 184, 209 rgb(66,184,209)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.2, 82 rgb(25.9%,72.2%,82%)
CMYK 68, 12, 0, 18
HSL 190.5°, 60.9, 53.9 hsl(190.5,60.9%,53.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.5°, 68.4, 82
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.498, -24.75, -22.208
XYZ 30.893, 40.04, 66.418
xyY 0.225, 0.292, 40.04
CIE-LCH 69.498, 33.253, 221.902
CIE-LUV 69.498, -44.355, -31.223
Hunter-Lab 63.277, -23.589, -17.939
Binary 01000010, 10111000, 11010001

Color Schemes with #42b8d1

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Alternatives to #42b8d1

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#42b8d1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b8d1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b8d1;}
.background {background-color:#42b8d1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b8d1;}

Shades and Tints of #42b8d1

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b8d1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #818f92 is the less saturated color, while #15d5fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b8d1 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #879ea3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7acca Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6abd9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #45bdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82b0cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #81afd6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #44bbcd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population