#42bdcd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bdcd is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.8% cyan, 7.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 186.9 degrees, a saturation of 58.2% and a lightness of 53.1%. #42bdcd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007b9b. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 8
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42bdcd color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bdcd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bdcd has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.08, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4373965.

Hex triplet 42bdcd #42bdcd
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 205 rgb(66,189,205)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 80.4 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,80.4%)
CMYK 68, 8, 0, 20
HSL 186.9°, 58.2, 53.1 hsl(186.9,58.2%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.9°, 67.8, 80.4
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.842, -28.45, -17.976
XYZ 31.461, 41.959, 64.195
xyY 0.229, 0.305, 41.959
CIE-LCH 70.842, 33.653, 212.287
CIE-LUV 70.842, -46.401, -23.808
Hunter-Lab 64.775, -26.662, -13.416
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 11001101

Color Schemes with #42bdcd

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Alternatives to #42bdcd

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#42bdcd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bdcd

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

Shades and Tints of #42bdcd

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, #030c0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bdcd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828b8d is the less saturated color, while #14e0fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bdcd 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
  • #88a1a4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aeb0c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aeaed6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4bc0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86b4c8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86b3d3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #47bfce Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population