#42bbf4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bbf4 is composed of 25.9% red, 73.3% green and 95.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 4.3% black. It has a hue angle of 199.2 degrees, a saturation of 89% and a lightness of 60.8%. #42bbf4 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0077e9. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 96
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 4
    CMYK color chart

#42bbf4 color description : Bright blue.

#42bbf4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bbf4 has RGB values of R:66, G:187, B:244 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.04. Its decimal value is 4373492.

Hex triplet 42bbf4 #42bbf4
RGB Decimal 66, 187, 244 rgb(66,187,244)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.3, 95.7 rgb(25.9%,73.3%,95.7%)
CMYK 73, 23, 0, 4
HSL 199.2°, 89, 60.8 hsl(199.2,89%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.2°, 73, 95.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 71.709, -15.151, -37.862
XYZ 36.342, 43.227, 92.011
xyY 0.212, 0.252, 43.227
CIE-LCH 71.709, 40.781, 248.191
CIE-LUV 71.709, -43.384, -59.113
Hunter-Lab 65.748, -16.392, -36.951
Binary 01000010, 10111011, 11110100

Color Schemes with #42bbf4

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Alternatives to #42bbf4

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#42bbf4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bbf4

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Shades and Tints of #42bbf4

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, #010a0f is the darkest color, while #fbfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bbf4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979d9f is the less saturated color, while #3abefc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bbf4 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
  • #a2b1eb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #96b2f9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #21c4d3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fb5ee Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #78b5f7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2dc1df Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population