#42bbd6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bbd6 is composed of 25.9% red, 73.3% green and 83.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.2% cyan, 12.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.1% black. It has a hue angle of 190.9 degrees, a saturation of 64.3% and a lightness of 54.9%. #42bbd6 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0077ad. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 84
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 16
    CMYK color chart

#42bbd6 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bbd6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bbd6 has RGB values of R:66, G:187, B:214 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.16. Its decimal value is 4373462.

Hex triplet 42bbd6 #42bbd6
RGB Decimal 66, 187, 214 rgb(66,187,214)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.3, 83.9 rgb(25.9%,73.3%,83.9%)
CMYK 69, 13, 0, 16
HSL 190.9°, 64.3, 54.9 hsl(190.9,64.3%,54.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.9°, 69.2, 83.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.56, -24.722, -23.323
XYZ 32.151, 41.551, 69.94
xyY 0.224, 0.289, 41.551
CIE-LCH 70.56, 33.987, 223.332
CIE-LUV 70.56, -45.134, -33.143
Hunter-Lab 64.46, -23.773, -19.208
Binary 01000010, 10111011, 11010110

Color Schemes with #42bbd6

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Alternatives to #42bbd6

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#42bbd6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bbd6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bbd6;}
.background {background-color:#42bbd6;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bbd6;}

Shades and Tints of #42bbd6

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, #010404 is the darkest color, while #f3fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bbd6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #898e8f is the less saturated color, while #1fd1f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bbd6 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #88a1a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aaafce Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7aede Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44c0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #84b3d1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #82b2db Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #43bed1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population