#42bcd8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcd8 is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 84.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.4% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 15.3% black. It has a hue angle of 191.2 degrees, a saturation of 65.8% and a lightness of 55.3%. #42bcd8 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0079b1. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#42bcd8 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bcd8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcd8 has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:216 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 4373720.

Hex triplet 42bcd8 #42bcd8
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 216 rgb(66,188,216)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 84.7 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,84.7%)
CMYK 69, 13, 0, 15
HSL 191.2°, 65.8, 55.3 hsl(191.2,65.8%,55.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 191.2°, 69.4, 84.7
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.926, -24.608, -23.857
XYZ 32.621, 42.08, 71.365
xyY 0.223, 0.288, 42.08
CIE-LCH 70.926, 34.274, 224.111
CIE-LUV 70.926, -45.372, -34.071
Hunter-Lab 64.869, -23.757, -19.819
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11011000

Color Schemes with #42bcd8

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Alternatives to #42bcd8

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#42bcd8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bcd8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bcd8;}
.background {background-color:#42bcd8;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bcd8;}

Shades and Tints of #42bcd8

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, #010506 is the darkest color, while #f5fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bcd8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #889092 is the less saturated color, while #1fd2fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcd8 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #89a2a7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aab0d0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7aee0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #43c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #84b4d3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #82b3dd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #42bfd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population