#42bcd1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcd1 is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.4% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black. It has a hue angle of 188.8 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 53.9%. #42bcd1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0079a3. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#42bcd1 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bcd1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcd1 has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:209 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4373713.

Hex triplet 42bcd1 #42bcd1
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 209 rgb(66,188,209)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 82 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,82%)
CMYK 68, 10, 0, 18
HSL 188.8°, 60.9, 53.9 hsl(188.8,60.9%,53.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.8°, 68.4, 82
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.681, -26.752, -20.407
XYZ 31.735, 41.725, 66.699
xyY 0.226, 0.298, 41.725
CIE-LCH 70.681, 33.647, 217.337
CIE-LUV 70.681, -45.796, -28.036
Hunter-Lab 64.595, -25.345, -16.005
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11010001

Color Schemes with #42bcd1

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Alternatives to #42bcd1

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#42bcd1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bcd1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bcd1;}
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Shades and Tints of #42bcd1

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bcd1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #818f92 is the less saturated color, while #15dcfe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcd1 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #88a1a5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #acafc9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #abaeda Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #48c0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85b4cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84b3d6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #45becf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population