#42bbdb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bbdb is composed of 25.9% red, 73.3% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 14.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 192.5 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42bbdb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0077b7. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42bbdb color description : Soft cyan.

#42bbdb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bbdb has RGB values of R:66, G:187, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4373467.

Hex triplet 42bbdb #42bbdb
RGB Decimal 66, 187, 219 rgb(66,187,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.3, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,73.3%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 15, 0, 14
HSL 192.5°, 68, 55.9 hsl(192.5,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 192.5°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.74, -23.17, -25.777
XYZ 32.8, 41.811, 73.356
xyY 0.222, 0.283, 41.811
CIE-LCH 70.74, 34.66, 228.049
CIE-LUV 70.74, -44.835, -37.466
Hunter-Lab 64.661, -22.611, -22
Binary 01000010, 10111011, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42bbdb

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Alternatives to #42bbdb

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#42bbdb Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bbdb;}
.background {background-color:#42bbdb;}
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Shades and Tints of #42bbdb

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, #020709 is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bbdb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879396 is the less saturated color, while #1fcffe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bbdb 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
  • #88a1a7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8afd3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a5aee2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #40c0cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #83b3d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #81b3e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #40bed3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population