#42b8de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b8de is composed of 25.9% red, 72.2% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.3% cyan, 17.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 194.6 degrees, a saturation of 70.3% and a lightness of 56.5%. #42b8de color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0071bd. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42b8de color description : Bright cyan.

#42b8de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b8de has RGB values of R:66, G:184, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4372702.

Hex triplet 42b8de #42b8de
RGB Decimal 66, 184, 222 rgb(66,184,222)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.2, 87.1 rgb(25.9%,72.2%,87.1%)
CMYK 70, 17, 0, 13
HSL 194.6°, 70.3, 56.5 hsl(194.6,70.3%,56.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.6°, 70.3, 87.1
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.973, -20.688, -28.593
XYZ 32.569, 40.71, 75.245
xyY 0.219, 0.274, 40.71
CIE-LCH 69.973, 35.292, 234.113
CIE-LUV 69.973, -43.59, -42.471
Hunter-Lab 63.805, -20.544, -25.257
Binary 01000010, 10111000, 11011110

Color Schemes with #42b8de

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Alternatives to #42b8de

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#42b8de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b8de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b8de;}
.background {background-color:#42b8de;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b8de;}

Shades and Tints of #42b8de

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, #02090b is the darkest color, while #fafdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b8de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9191 is the less saturated color, while #28c5f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b8de 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
  • #a4add6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fade5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3bbfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #80b1d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7db1e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3dbcd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population