#42bcc3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcc3 is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 76.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66.2% cyan, 3.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.5% black. It has a hue angle of 183.3 degrees, a saturation of 51.8% and a lightness of 51.2%. #42bcc3 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007987. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 66
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#42bcc3 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bcc3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcc3 has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:195 and CMYK values of C:0.66, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 4373699.

Hex triplet 42bcc3 #42bcc3
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 195 rgb(66,188,195)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 76.5 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,76.5%)
CMYK 66, 4, 0, 24
HSL 183.3°, 51.8, 51.2 hsl(183.3,51.8%,51.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.3°, 66.2, 76.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.219, -30.911, -13.441
XYZ 30.077, 41.062, 57.967
xyY 0.233, 0.318, 41.062
CIE-LCH 70.219, 33.707, 203.502
CIE-LUV 70.219, -46.652, -16.071
Hunter-Lab 64.08, -28.356, -8.779
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11000011

Color Schemes with #42bcc3

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #42bcc3

Below, you can see some colors close to #42bcc3. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#42bcc3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bcc3

This text has a font color of #42bcc3.

<span style="color:#42bcc3;">Text here</span>
#42bcc3 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #42bcc3.

<p style="background-color:#42bcc3;">Content here</p>
#42bcc3 border color

This element has a border color of #42bcc3.

<div style="border:1px solid #42bcc3;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#42bcc3;}
.background {background-color:#42bcc3;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bcc3;}

Shades and Tints of #42bcc3

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, #010405 is the darkest color, while #f5fbfc is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #42bcc3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b898a is the less saturated color, while #09effc is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcc3 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #879fa1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #afaebc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b1accd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #50becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87b3be Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88b1c9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4abdc8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population