#42b8ec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b8ec is composed of 25.9% red, 72.2% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72% cyan, 22% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 198.4 degrees, a saturation of 81.7% and a lightness of 59.2%. #42b8ec color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0071d9. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#42b8ec color description : Bright blue.

#42b8ec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b8ec has RGB values of R:66, G:184, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 4372716.

Hex triplet 42b8ec #42b8ec
RGB Decimal 66, 184, 236 rgb(66,184,236)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.2, 92.5 rgb(25.9%,72.2%,92.5%)
CMYK 72, 22, 0, 7
HSL 198.4°, 81.7, 59.2 hsl(198.4,81.7%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.4°, 72, 92.5
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 70.52, -16.18, -35.373
XYZ 34.524, 41.492, 85.542
xyY 0.214, 0.257, 41.492
CIE-LCH 70.52, 38.898, 245.42
CIE-LUV 70.52, -42.789, -54.601
Hunter-Lab 64.415, -17.057, -33.646
Binary 01000010, 10111000, 11101100

Color Schemes with #42b8ec

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Alternatives to #42b8ec

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#42b8ec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b8ec

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42b8ec

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, #010507 is the darkest color, while #f4fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b8ec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92999c is the less saturated color, while #32befc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b8ec 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #89a1ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1aee4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97aff1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2bc1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7eb2e7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #78b2ef Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #33bdd9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population