#42bce8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bce8 is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 91% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.6% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black. It has a hue angle of 195.9 degrees, a saturation of 78.3% and a lightness of 58.4%. #42bce8 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0079d1. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 91
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 9
    CMYK color chart

#42bce8 color description : Bright blue.

#42bce8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bce8 has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:232 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.09. Its decimal value is 4373736.

Hex triplet 42bce8 #42bce8
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 232 rgb(66,188,232)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 91 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,91%)
CMYK 72, 19, 0, 9
HSL 195.9°, 78.3, 58.4 hsl(195.9,78.3%,58.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.9°, 71.6, 91
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 71.52, -19.57, -31.653
XYZ 34.792, 42.948, 82.796
xyY 0.217, 0.268, 42.948
CIE-LCH 71.52, 37.214, 238.273
CIE-LUV 71.52, -44.422, -47.924
Hunter-Lab 65.535, -19.922, -29.032
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11101000

Color Schemes with #42bce8

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Alternatives to #42bce8

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#42bce8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bce8

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Shades and Tints of #42bce8

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, #000303 is the darkest color, while #f1fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bce8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949696 is the less saturated color, while #32c4f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bce8 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
  • #8ba3ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6b1df Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fb1ee Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #35c3d2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82b5e2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7db5ec Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #39c0da Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population