#42bc9c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bc9c is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 164.3 degrees, a saturation of 48% and a lightness of 49.8%. #42bc9c color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007939. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 0
    • Y 17
    • K 26
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#42bc9c color description : Moderate cyan - lime green.

#42bc9c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bc9c has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0, Y:0.17, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 4373660.

Hex triplet 42bc9c #42bc9c
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 156 rgb(66,188,156)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 61.2 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,61.2%)
CMYK 65, 0, 17, 26
HSL 164.3°, 48, 49.8 hsl(164.3,48%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 164.3°, 64.9, 73.7
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 69.128, -41.408, 6.337
XYZ 26.229, 39.523, 37.697
xyY 0.254, 0.382, 39.523
CIE-LCH 69.128, 41.891, 171.3
CIE-LUV 69.128, -49.018, 15.72
Hunter-Lab 62.867, -35.546, 8.455
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 10011100

Color Schemes with #42bc9c

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Alternatives to #42bc9c

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#42bc9c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bc9c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bc9c;}
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Shades and Tints of #42bc9c

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, #050e0b is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bc9c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d8180 is the less saturated color, while #07f7b8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bc9c 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
  • #949494 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #849c96 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5ac98 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bea7a9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5fb9c7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8bb299 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #91afa4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #54bab7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population