#42bcec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcec is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72% cyan, 20.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 196.9 degrees, a saturation of 81.7% and a lightness of 59.2%. #42bcec color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0079d9. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#42bcec color description : Bright blue.

#42bcec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcec has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 4373740.

Hex triplet 42bcec #42bcec
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 236 rgb(66,188,236)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 92.5 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,92.5%)
CMYK 72, 20, 0, 7
HSL 196.9°, 81.7, 59.2 hsl(196.9,81.7%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.9°, 72, 92.5
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 71.675, -18.283, -33.582
XYZ 35.366, 43.178, 85.823
xyY 0.215, 0.263, 43.178
CIE-LCH 71.675, 38.237, 241.435
CIE-LUV 71.675, -44.19, -51.39
Hunter-Lab 65.71, -18.92, -31.441
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11101100

Color Schemes with #42bcec

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Alternatives to #42bcec

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#42bcec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bcec

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bcec;}
.background {background-color:#42bcec;}
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Shades and Tints of #42bcec

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, #010507 is the darkest color, while #f4fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bcec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92999c is the less saturated color, while #32c3fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcec 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
  • #8ba3ad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5b1e3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9db1f2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #30c4d2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #81b5e6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7cb5f0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #36c1db Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population