#42bbdc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bbdc is composed of 25.9% red, 73.3% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 192.9 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42bbdc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0077b9. 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

#42bbdc color description : Bright cyan.

#42bbdc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bbdc has RGB values of R:66, G:187, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4373468.

Hex triplet 42bbdc #42bbdc
RGB Decimal 66, 187, 220 rgb(66,187,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.3, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,73.3%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 15, 0, 14
HSL 192.9°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(192.9,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 192.9°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.777, -22.858, -26.267
XYZ 32.932, 41.863, 74.051
xyY 0.221, 0.281, 41.863
CIE-LCH 70.777, 34.82, 228.97
CIE-LUV 70.777, -44.776, -38.331
Hunter-Lab 64.702, -22.376, -22.566
Binary 01000010, 10111011, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42bbdc

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Alternatives to #42bbdc

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#42bbdc Preview

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

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, #02080a is the darkest color, while #f8fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bbdc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879497 is the less saturated color, while #20cffe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bbdc 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
  • #89a1a8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8afd4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4aee3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3fc1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #83b3d7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #80b3e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #40bed3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population