#42bdd1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bdd1 is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.4% cyan, 9.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black. It has a hue angle of 188.4 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 53.9%. #42bdd1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007ba3. 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

#42bdd1 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bdd1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bdd1 has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:209 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4373969.

Hex triplet 42bdd1 #42bdd1
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 209 rgb(66,189,209)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 82 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,82%)
CMYK 68, 10, 0, 18
HSL 188.4°, 60.9, 53.9 hsl(188.4,60.9%,53.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.4°, 68.4, 82
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.977, -27.248, -19.957
XYZ 31.95, 42.154, 66.771
xyY 0.227, 0.299, 42.154
CIE-LCH 70.977, 33.775, 216.22
CIE-LUV 70.977, -46.156, -27.24
Hunter-Lab 64.926, -25.782, -15.526
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 11010001

Color Schemes with #42bdd1

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Alternatives to #42bdd1

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#42bdd1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bdd1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bdd1;}
.background {background-color:#42bdd1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bdd1;}

Shades and Tints of #42bdd1

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 #42bdd1

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

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bdd1 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
  • #89a2a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #adb0c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #acaeda Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #48c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86b5cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85b3d6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #46bfcf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population