#42bbf1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bbf1 is composed of 25.9% red, 73.3% green and 94.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.6% cyan, 22.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 5.5% black. It has a hue angle of 198.5 degrees, a saturation of 86.2% and a lightness of 60.2%. #42bbf1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0077e3. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 95
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 5
    CMYK color chart

#42bbf1 color description : Bright blue.

#42bbf1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bbf1 has RGB values of R:66, G:187, B:241 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 4373489.

Hex triplet 42bbf1 #42bbf1
RGB Decimal 66, 187, 241 rgb(66,187,241)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.3, 94.5 rgb(25.9%,73.3%,94.5%)
CMYK 73, 22, 0, 5
HSL 198.5°, 86.2, 60.2 hsl(198.5,86.2%,60.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.5°, 72.6, 94.5
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 71.587, -16.133, -36.429
XYZ 35.89, 43.047, 89.632
xyY 0.213, 0.255, 43.047
CIE-LCH 71.587, 39.842, 246.113
CIE-LUV 71.587, -43.554, -56.52
Hunter-Lab 65.61, -17.174, -35.071
Binary 01000010, 10111011, 11110001

Color Schemes with #42bbf1

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Alternatives to #42bbf1

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#42bbf1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bbf1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bbf1;}
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Shades and Tints of #42bbf1

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, #01080c is the darkest color, while #f9fdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bbf1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989a9b is the less saturated color, while #3abef9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bbf1 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ba3ae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3b1e8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #98b1f6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #27c4d2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fb4eb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #79b5f4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #31c1dd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population