#42bde2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bde2 is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 88.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.8% cyan, 16.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.4% black. It has a hue angle of 193.9 degrees, a saturation of 73.4% and a lightness of 57.3%. #42bde2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007bc5. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 71
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#42bde2 color description : Bright cyan.

#42bde2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bde2 has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:226 and CMYK values of C:0.71, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 4373986.

Hex triplet 42bde2 #42bde2
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 226 rgb(66,189,226)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 88.6 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,88.6%)
CMYK 71, 16, 0, 11
HSL 193.9°, 73.4, 57.3 hsl(193.9,73.4%,57.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.9°, 70.8, 88.6
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 71.583, -21.993, -28.295
XYZ 34.168, 43.042, 78.454
xyY 0.219, 0.277, 43.042
CIE-LCH 71.583, 35.838, 232.143
CIE-LUV 71.583, -45.129, -41.921
Hunter-Lab 65.606, -21.846, -24.977
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 11100010

Color Schemes with #42bde2

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Alternatives to #42bde2

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#42bde2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bde2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bde2;}
.background {background-color:#42bde2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bde2;}

Shades and Tints of #42bde2

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, #020c0f is the darkest color, while #fdfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bde2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8d9497 is the less saturated color, while #29cbfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bde2 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8aa3aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a9b1da Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4b1e9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3cc3d1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #83b5dc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #80b5e6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3ec1d7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population