#42bb9c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bb9c is composed of 25.9% red, 73.3% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.7% cyan, 0% magenta, 16.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 164.6 degrees, a saturation of 47.8% and a lightness of 49.6%. #42bb9c color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007739. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 0
    • Y 17
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#42bb9c color description : Moderate cyan - lime green.

#42bb9c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bb9c has RGB values of R:66, G:187, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0, Y:0.17, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 4373404.

Hex triplet 42bb9c #42bb9c
RGB Decimal 66, 187, 156 rgb(66,187,156)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.3, 61.2 rgb(25.9%,73.3%,61.2%)
CMYK 65, 0, 17, 27
HSL 164.6°, 47.8, 49.6 hsl(164.6,47.8%,49.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 164.6°, 64.7, 73.3
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 68.821, -40.969, 5.896
XYZ 26.016, 39.097, 37.626
xyY 0.253, 0.381, 39.097
CIE-LCH 68.821, 41.391, 171.811
CIE-LUV 68.821, -48.647, 15.006
Hunter-Lab 62.528, -35.155, 8.091
Binary 01000010, 10111011, 10011100

Color Schemes with #42bb9c

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Alternatives to #42bb9c

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#42bb9c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bb9c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bb9c;}
.background {background-color:#42bb9c;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bb9c;}

Shades and Tints of #42bb9c

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, #050d0b is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bb9c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c8180 is the less saturated color, while #08f5b8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bb9c 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #839b95 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b4ab98 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bda7a9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5eb9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ab199 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90aea4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #54b9b7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population